On the Ridiculous Idea that You Can Steal an Idea

Stop me when you know what famous book this is:

A young kid growing up in an oppressive family
situation suddenly learns that he is one of a special class of children
with special abilities, who are to be educated in a remote training
facility where student life is dominated by an intense game played by
teams flying in midair, at which this kid turns out to be exceptionally
talented and a natural leader. He trains other kids in unauthorized
extra sessions, which enrages his enemies, who a...