Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game is a landmark science-fiction novel about a gifted child trained for war. In a future shadowed by past alien attacks, brilliant young Ender Wiggin is sent to Battle School to become the commander humanity may need to survive.
Get the Ender’s Game Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printWhat Ender’s Game is about
Ender’s Game is set in a future where humanity has already survived two devastating wars against an insectoid alien species and is bracing for an anticipated third invasion. To prepare, the military recruits brilliant children and trains them in the orbiting Battle School, searching for a commander capable of leading Earth’s forces.
Andrew “Ender” Wiggin, a gifted and isolated boy, rises through the school’s brutal war games, pushed harder than anyone before him. A classic of the genre, it’s a tense, thought-provoking story about leadership, empathy, manipulation, and the true cost of war.
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Why Ender’s Game is great on audio
The fast pace and Ender’s interior journey make the Ender’s Game audiobook a gripping listen. Accessible even to listeners new to science fiction.
Who should listen
For fans of classic science fiction, military sci-fi, and morally complex coming-of-age stories. It’s widely read across ages, though some themes and violence suit older teens and up.
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- The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
- A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
- The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
How to listen to Ender’s Game
Ender’s Game is available on Audible and Amazon. If you’re new to Audible you can listen with a free trial, or buy the audiobook (also in Kindle and print) on Amazon.
Get the Ender’s Game Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printFrequently asked questions
What is Ender’s Game about?
A gifted child trained at a military Battle School to prepare humanity for an anticipated third war with an alien species.
How can I listen to the Ender’s Game audiobook?
It’s available on Audible and Amazon. New Audible members can start with a free trial, or buy it on Amazon.
Is it part of a series?
Yes – it’s the first book in Orson Scott Card’s Ender saga, but it stands on its own.
Is it appropriate for younger listeners?
It’s often read by teens, but it includes intense and violent moments, so it’s best for older teens and adults.