aware that Janine's heroic actions and decision-making find reference points in Giannine's real (and in a way rather ordinary) adolescent concerns.... 'Heir Apparent' acts as a space in between the real social relations Giannine faces at home and the virtual adventure she has to tackle as Janine. In a way, she uses the game space to try out new solutions to adolescent problems: to try out a loving father/daughter relationship, for example." Awards and nominations Heir Apparent won the Anne Spencer Lindbergh Prize. References 2002 American novels 2002 children's books Novels by Vivian Vande Velde American fantasy novels American science fiction novels Children's science fiction novels Novels about virtual reality