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Ender's Game
(2005, Fiction - Science Fiction, Written by Orson Card)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
One of the greatest science fiction novels ever.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Ender's Game
Parents need to know that this book was not originally intended for children. The violence is, at times, quite brutal, children kill other children, though unintentionally, and the main character is admired for his ruthlessly efficient violence, though he himself is disturbed by it.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about education, and how it can be efficiently achieved if the ultimate well-being of the student is not a consideration. There's much more to discuss, including politics and the military, and the story itself is so gripping that a discussion group could spend months on the book.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
weee ha ha
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Educational
Not for kids as much
I do love this book. Its one of my favorites. Yet, i would not recommend it to kids under 13. It's pretty violent at times and the language can get iffy. I would recommend it for adults because that is what it was written for.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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Not so apropriate for young teens
Very good book, keeps you entertained the whole time from beginning to end,
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
good for 15 year olds or up
this is the best book i have ever read! O.S.C is a brilliant writer. also good are the companion books:Speaker for the dead,Xenocide ,and Children of the mind. it gives you a lot of food for thought but defiantly not for younger children
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
Perfect for ages 12+ but for younger kids...
This book is AMAZING! It has an incredible plot, the characters are great, and the writing allows you to fully understand the character's point of view. Ender's Game is ***** NO QUESTION ABOUT IT! but there ARE some...inappropriate things for kids who aren't in middle school yet. I think that the language is pretty common, but kids shouldn't read it 2 often. The kids in the book have a bit of a nasty sense of humor, so kids who aren't in middle school should NOT read this book yet. Another reason is, some of the content in this book is a bit HARD to understand and comprehend. so kids might not be mature enough to apreciate the plot and characters. This book is great! ages 12+ should DEFINITELY read this! Ender is a role model, and so is Orson Scott Card. REad it!
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| 50% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 50% | of parents say it's educational |
| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 50% | of parents say it's too violent |
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