Say you've spent the first 10 years of your life sleeping under the stairs of a family who loathes you. Then, in an absurd, magical twist of fate you find yourself surrounded by wizards, a caged snowy owl, a phoenix-feather wand, and jellybeans that come in every flavor, including strawberry, curry, grass, and sardine. This is exactly what happens to young Harry Potter in J.K. Rowling's enchanting, funny debut novel, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone . And when you're done, there's another 4 to read in the series. This is the first book about Alvin Maker, the seventh son of a seventh son, who has remarkable psychic powers.
Card is a very good narrator, expressive and well-paced.
One can hear the excitement of an author as he brings his own well-described characters to life. There is one momentary technical glitch, the only slip-up in an exemplary presentation. Highly recommended for fiction collections everywhere. Ender's Game Another favorite book of mine from Orson Scott Card. Ender Wiggin is a very bright young boy with a powerful skill.