Insignia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780062092991)

"Insignia expertly combines humor with a disarming and highly realistic view of the future. The characters are real, funny, and memorable. You won't be able to put this book down."--Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divergent and Insurgent

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. . . .

Author: S. J. Kincaid
ISBN-10: 0062092995
ISBN-13: 9780062092991
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Language: English
Published: 07/10/2012
Pages: 464
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 8.52h x 5.84w x 1.46d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 18
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 152403 / Insignia

Award: Texas Lone Star Reading List - Commended
Award: Truman Readers Award - Nominee
Award: Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award - Nominee
Award: Sequoyah Book Awards - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2012 pg. 76 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2012
Publishers Weekly 06/11/2012 pg. 55
School Library Journal 07/01/2012 pg. 81
Booklist 07/01/2012 pg. 62
Shelf Awareness 07/20/2012
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2012
Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2012 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 - Recommended, Satisfactory