Laddertop Audiobook By Emily Janice Card, Orson Scott Card cover art

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Laddertop

By: Emily Janice Card, Orson Scott Card
Narrated by: Emily Janice Card, Stefan Rudnicki
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An original science fiction tale by the best-selling author of Ender’s Game and his daughter.

Twenty five years ago, the alien Givers came to Earth and bestowed upon the human race the greatest technology ever seen—four giant towers known as Ladders that rise 36,000 miles and culminate in space stations that power the entire planet. Then, for reasons unknown, the Givers disappeared. Due to the unique alien construction of the Laddertop space stations, only a skilled crew of children can perform the maintenance necessary to keep the stations up and running.

Back on Earth, competition is fierce to enter Laddertop Academy. It is an honor few students will achieve. Best friends Robbi and Azure, two 11-year-old girls who are candidates for the academy, will become entangled in a dangerous mystery that may help them solve the riddle of the Givers—if it doesn’t destroy the Earth first.

©2011 Orson Scott Card and Emily Janice Card (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Fiction

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“The main characters in this volume are largely female, strong and intelligent, a wonderful departure from maledominated extraterrestrial offerings…An intriguing beginning—readers will clamor for the followup.” ( Kirkus Reviews)
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Very interesting. As mentioned by others, not really a "book," more like a produced treatment for a movie. Well worth the time for a listen, for sure. Looking forward to pushing 'play' for part two!

Looking forward to part two!

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There are a lot of similarities with the story and Ender's game however a few twists make it diverges into its own version.. I enjoyed the storytelling.

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The story is nicely written, but it just ended when it appeared to be just getting started. Maybe I missed something important and I was interrupted several times near the end but it just left me hanging. It had all the features that made most of Card's other books so readable but ... Where's the Beef???

where's the end

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The music was jarring, annoying and lasted too long. Sound effects were not needed. The footsteps during the soccer game were distracting. The voices were pretty good and I'm interested enough in the story to want to know the ending. Strange production.

Cannot Be The Entire Story

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Great story intro……no actual story. What? Very unsatisfying overall. Kept checking for an error on my part….did I skip something????

Abrupt & unsatisfying…great start

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I will buy the real book once it comes out
good beginning to a story
buy it only if u like orson scott card since its not a whole book yet

good start

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it is a good performance, but it really seems like the story should continue on.

okay

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Allen tech that only kids can use. will have to see if it is for nefarious reason or not. voices are a bit annoying.

Only Ok

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Would you try another book from Orson Scott Card and Emily Janice Card and/or Emily Janice Card and Stefan Rudnicki ?

I wish for the rest of this story. As a short story, it's not bad. But, considering cost per minute, it's not so good. Where is the rest of the book?

Would you recommend Laddertop to your friends? Why or why not?

There was only the beginning here. I want some assurance that the story will be complete before I recommend this author.

What three words best describe Emily Janice Card and Stefan Rudnicki ’s voice?

Fairly well done.

Any additional comments?

Keep writing.

Not bad for a chapter or short story

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Hopefully there will be an actual detailed series to come. If not, this story is rather pointless

teaser, no real resolution

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