Jehan, illegitimate daughter of the late king, and she will become the new king if she can survive constant threats, including potential warfare and perhaps even a dragon. In it, she assumes the role of shepherd Janine de St. Giannine goes in anyway, choosing to play Heir Apparent. When Giannine arrives at the virtual reality arcade, the organization Citizens to Protect Our Children is protesting out front (their signs bear such messages as inappropriate for children and magic = satanism). It's riveting reading for experienced gamers and tyros alike."- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A Junior Library Guild Selection A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age, Vande Velde (Never Trust a Dead Man) establishes a clever premise for this consistently entertaining fantasy novel. "Consistently entertaining."- Publishers Weekly "A testament to Vande Velde's storytelling magic."- The Horn Book "A stylish tale addresses both fantasy gaming and censorship." - The New York Times Book Review "Plausible, suspenseful.
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