Summary of the book "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card

 "Ender's Game" is a science fiction novel written by Orson Scott Card and published in 1985. Set in a future Earth threatened by an alien race known as the Formics, the story revolves around a young boy named Andrew "Ender" Wiggin.

Ender is chosen at a young age to attend Battle School, a highly selective and rigorous training academy where children are prepared to become military commanders and strategists in the war against the Formics. Ender is unique and highly valued due to his exceptional intelligence and strategic thinking abilities.

At Battle School, Ender faces numerous challenges, both physical and psychological. He endures intense training simulations and combat scenarios, often pitted against older and stronger opponents. Ender quickly proves himself as a brilliant tactician, displaying a unique gift for unconventional thinking and leadership.

Throughout his training, Ender forms friendships and rivalries with other students, including his close allies Bean and Petra. Ender also encounters authority figures such as Colonel Graff and the enigmatic Mazer Rackham, who guide and manipulate him in his development.

Unbeknownst to Ender, the training simulations he participates in are not merely exercises but actual battles against the Formics. Ender believes that his victories are simulations designed to test his skills, unaware of the devastating consequences of his actions. His brilliance and ruthless effectiveness lead him to be increasingly isolated and burdened by guilt.

As Ender progresses through Battle School, his training culminates in a final simulated battle called the "Mind Game." Unbeknownst to him, this is not a simulation but the actual battle against the Formics' homeworld. Ender emerges victorious but is traumatized upon discovering the true nature of his actions.

In the aftermath, Ender is taken to a distant planet where he learns that the Formic threat has been neutralized. He encounters the last Formic Queen, who communicates with him telepathically and explains that the Formics were trying to communicate and coexist, but their intentions were misunderstood.

The novel concludes with Ender taking on a new role as the Speaker for the Dead, a person who investigates and shares the life stories of deceased individuals to provide a deeper understanding of their lives and promote reconciliation.

"Ender's Game" explores themes of morality, the psychological toll of war, manipulation, and the consequences of one's actions. It delves into the complexities of leadership, the blurred lines between good and evil, and the burdens placed upon children in times of conflict.