First Meetings: In The Enderverse
In the Enderverse
$57.02
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
22 January 2004
Summary
THE POLISH BOY
Following the first two ‘Bugger’ wars, the Hegemony is desperate to counter the alien threat, as the earth hasn’t the resources to repel many more attacks. Their search for brilliant military talent reveals a potential genius in the form of young John Paul Wiggin - Ender Wiggin’s father to be.
TEACHER’S PEST
John Paul Wiggin is indeed brilliant but is also an unbearably arrogant young man, now a university student. Graduate Theresa Brown, however, ma…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781841493114 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1841493112 |
| Author: | Orson Scott Card |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Orbit |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 22 January 2004 |
| Weight: | 132g |
| Dimensions: | 182mm x 168mm x 16mm |
| Series: | The Ender Quintet |
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Critics Review
”[An] appealing and entertaining collection of tales….For newcomers to Ender’s universe and longtime fans, this book will hit the spot and whet the appetite for more.“–“School Library Journal on First Meetings “Showcases Card’s talent at developing the inner life of a character. Even those who are intimately familiar with the concepts of the Game from later Ender books will be struck anew by Card’s virtuosity. His powerful voice and startlingly clear vision will draw many new readers into a lifelong love of science fiction. This accessible collection will impress even non-sci-fi buffs, besides being a must-have for Ender saga devotees.”–“Publishers Weekly on First Meetings “These stories demonstrate the assured scene setting, apparently effortlessly sustained suspense, and moral preoccupation with the responsibilities of kinship and friendship that distinguishes Ender’s entire saga.”–“Booklist on First Meetings
About The Author
Orson Scott Card
Orson Scott Card is the award-winning author of the Ender saga, the Alvin Maker series and the Homecoming series. He lives with his wife and children in the US.
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