"Ender's Shadow" is a science fiction novel by Orson Scott Card that serves as a parallel story to Ender's Game. It follows the life of Bean, a gifted child living in a dystopian future, as he navigates the challenges of a military training program designed to prepare young recruits for an impending alien invasion. The narrative explores themes of intelligence, survival, and the complexities of leadership. As Bean rises through the ranks at Battle School, he forms relationships with other characters, including Ender Wiggin, while grappling with his own identity and the moral implications of their training.