Children of the Mind (Ender’s Saga, #4)
by Orson Scott Card
Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card holds a well received rating of 3.74 out of 5, based on 74.5K reader ratings. First published in 1996. The book spans 370 pages.
About Children of the Mind
Children of the Mind (1996) is the fourth novel of Orson Scott Card's popular Ender's Game series of science fiction novels that focus on the character Ender Wiggin. This book was originally the second half of Xenocide, before it was split into two novels.At the start of Children of the Mind, Jane, the evolved computer intelligence, is using her newly discovered abilities to take the races of buggers, humans and pequeninos outside the universe and back instantaneously. She uses these powers to move them to distant habitable planets for colonization. She is losing her memory and concentration as the vast computer network connected to the ansible is being shut down. If she is to survive, she must find a way to transfer her aiúa (or soul) to a human body.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Orson Scott Card |
| Published | 1996 |
| Pages | 370 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 3.74 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 74,517 |
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What genre is Children of the Mind?
Children of the Mind is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Children of the Mind worth reading?
Based on 74.5K reader ratings, Children of the Mind has an average score of 3.74 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Children of the Mind?
Children of the Mind has 370 pages.
Who wrote Children of the Mind?
Children of the Mind was written by Orson Scott Card. It was first published in 1996.
What is the ISBN for Children of the Mind?
The ISBN-13 for Children of the Mind is 9780765304740.0.
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