num_pages: 446
description: The earth is in the middle of WWIII in Insignia the first entry in S. J. Kincaid's fast-paced sci-fi adventure trilogy perfect for fans of Ender's Game.The planet's natural resources are almost gone and war is being fought to control the assets of the solar system. The enemy is winning. The salvation may be Tom Raines. Tom doesn't seem like a hero. He's a short fourteen-year-old with bad skin. But he has the virtual-reality gaming skills that make him a phenom behind the controls of the battle drones.As a new member of the Intrasolar Forces Tom's life completely changes. Suddenly he's someone important. He has new opportunities friends and a shot at having a girlfriend. But there's a price to pay. . . .
language: English
title: Insignia
publisher: Katherine Tegen Books