Connie Gallion Gallion itibaren Kale Köyü, 38900 Kale Köyü/Tomarza/Kayseri, Türkiye itibaren Kale Köyü, 38900 Kale Köyü/Tomarza/Kayseri, Türkiye

I wanted to like this a *little* more than I did. That being said, I did enjoy the book for the most part. I liked the use of Swahili, the illustrations are gorgeous and the whole idea of an animal orphanage in Kenya. My main critique is when reading it outloud, some of the rhymes are kind of clunky. Still, it'd be great for talking about Africa esp Kenya and for talking about animal protection.

Ender's experiences are definitely thrilling. It was strange to share* his stolid transitions and growth experiences. He was pretty stagnant and just followed what he was given by the teachers. It felt wrong for him to just submit to the powers that were and to loose his hold on emotion and morality. Nonetheless, an application of his determination is to imperviously follow Baha'u'llah's Laws and the guidance of the Universal House of Justice. Because of some vague recollection of a made-for-TV movie about kids playing battle games, I sensed the revelation at the end of the book all along. It was still a surprise though, and I felt Ender's frustration and anger. I appreciated the beautiful and thoughtful actions of his "enemies" at the end, and his life-long dedication to reconciliation. I don't know if I want to read the susequent books because I like how it ended here. *Whenever I read a book, I follow and share characters' emotions pretty intensely. It's good to get new perspectives on how others view the world and social interactions. I can learn from them (often what not to do).