Petra Arkanian
By: Cayla Wannamaker
Petra's Backgroung
Petra is in the Salamander Army. She is the only girl in that army. Petra is not the only girl at battle school, but she is the only one we know about. They have to keep her in the Salamander Army because she is the best sharp shooter in the entire Battle School. "I bunk in the front because I'm the best sharp shooter in Salamander Army (Card 78)."
Petra
She is between the age of 10-12. She is the only girl in Salamander Army. She is the best sharpshooter, and something of a rebel. Petra is the only one that takes Ender's training seriously and actually teaches him out to shoot. " Petra did not so much as cry out in pain, or touch her cheek, though one spot of blood had beaded and run, making a streak down to her jaw (Card 78)."
Pedra and Ender
Ender was moved from the Launchies to Salamander Army. Ender and Petra are friends and work together in the army. "Im a girl.. and you're a pissant of a six-year-old. We don't have much in common, why don't we be friends (Card 79)?" Petra may be the only girl there but she will tell someone to do something in a heartbeat. Some kids in the Salamander Army are scared of Pedra because they are scared of her.
Pedra playing in the game room
Pedra and Ender go to the game room a lot to play the games. Ender is very good at the game but they like to play it together. Pedra also takes Ender in the battle room to help him. "The battleroom is open all the time. If you want, I'll take you in the off hours to show you some of things I know. I'm not a great soldierm but I'm pretty good, and I sure want more than you (Card 79.)"