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Heir Apparent
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Rasmussem: Book 2

Heir Apparent (2002) (edit title/settings)

by Vivian Vande Velde (Author) (edit contributors)

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In the virtual reality game Heir Apparent, there are way too many ways to get killed--and Giannine seems to be finding them all. Which is a darn shame, because unless she can get the magic ring, locate the stolen treasure, answer the dwarf's dumb riddles, impress the head-chopping statue,... read more

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Giannine Bellisario: A 14 year old girl who goes to a virtual reality arcade, gets connected to the equipment, and starts her game. When she finds out that some demonstrators from CPOC, pronounced C pock. have damaged the equipment, She has to win the game, or possibly lose her life.
  • Janine de St. Jehan (comp animated): The character Giannine must play in the computer animated game. Janine was raised by farmers but is in truth the youngest n line for the throne. She must compete with her brothers to get the crown.
  • Quean Andreanna (comp animated): Queen and wife of the late King. She acts very rude and bitter toward Janine no matter what Janine does.
  • Wulfgar (comp animated): The eldest prince in line for the throne. He was raised out of the country.
  • Abas (comp animated): The middle son of the Queen, second in line for the throne. He is known for his strength in the 'classical sense'.
  • Kendric (comp animated): The youngest prince in line for the throne. He is heard of to practice magic.
  • Sister Mary Ursula (comp animated): A firm believer in Oneness. Most likely mentally insane.
  • Captain Penrod (comp animated): Captain of the guards. Very helpful.
  • Deming: Snotty nobleman who tells Janine the news of her royal ancestry. Somewhat helpful.
  • Rawdon: A helpful character, but steals from the royal treasury, but later on is helpful
  • Grimbold (comp animated): King of the barbarians.
  • Uldemar: Blind man who can sense the dead and transform his shape. Uses lots of magic.
  • King Cynric: The late ruler had an affair with a servant, resulting in Janine's birth, then sent Janine to be raised on a farm because he feared for her life.
  • Nigel Rasmussem: Owner of Rasmussem Enterprises.
  • Saint Bruce the Warrior Poet: To retrieve the ring, Janine must go before his statue and recite a poem of her creation
  • Feordina the Knitter: Tiny, sarcastic woman who dresses in plants and directs Janine to Saint Bruce the Warrior Poet.
  • Xenos: Craftsman of magical artifacts who likes eating centipedes and spiders, especially chocolate-covered ones. He and Orielle do not get along.
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Quotes edit see section history

  • “.. if I hadn't known what she was talking about, I wouldn't have known what she was talking about.”
    Giannine
  • “Heir Apparant," she said, "is like bean soup.”
    The Receptionist
  • “But "I'll set the dogs on you" certainly sounds more impressive than "I'll call my dog, and if she hears me, and if she obeys, she'll make her way down here and maybe even bite you with whatever teeth she has left." And it certainly sounds more impressive than "i'll set the chickens on you.”
    Giannine
  • “The queen gave me a look like oh-i-didn't-know-turds-could-talk.”
    Giannine
  • “Get on with it, man. Shake her hand, wish her luck, repeat after me: 'It's been nice knowing you; good-bye.'”
    Sir Deming
  • “"It's like a fat woman trying to stand on one foot. No, not good idea at all.”
    Sister Mary Ursula
  • “You gotta do something when your parents saddle you with a name like Nigel.”
    Nigel Rasmussen

Setting & Locations edit see section history

A futuristic United States.

Organizations edit see section history

First Sentence edit see section history

It was my fourteenth birthday, and I was arguing with a bus.

Table of Contents edit see section history

1. Happy Birthday to Me
2. Off to a Fantastic Start (Not!)
3. Fun and Games with the Family
4. A Heavenly Visitor
-- Rasmussem interoffice e-mail
5. Simple Math
6. "Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200"
7. Shuffle and Deal Again
8. Hey, Loser, Start Over Again (Again)
9. Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before
10. Family History
11. A Poem Can Be a Home to Those Who Roam (Or, Like, Whatever)
-- Rasmussem interoffice e-mail
12. One
13. Disarming the Troops
14. Are We Having Fun Yet?
-- Rasmussem interoffice e-mail
15. Bright Sword, Dim Brother
16. Lunch
17. Treasure Hunt
18. Calling in the Reinforcements
19. Magic Realism (without the Realism_
-- Rasmussem interoffice e-mail
20. Seige
21. Back to the Battlements
22. Did Someone Say Deja Vu?
-- Rasmussem interoffice e-mail
23. Will the Guilty Party Please Step Forward?
24. Fast Forward
25. Morning Comes Early When There's No Snooze Button
26. Keep Everybody (But Me) Happy
27. Preparations for a Journey
28. Xenos's Dad
29. A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step (and Other Trite Nonsense)
30. Dead Oxen and Gold
31. Home Sweet Home (Or Not)
32. The End
33. Satisfaction Guaranteed, Or Your Money Cheerfully Refunded

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 2 of 2 in Rasmussem. (standard series)

Preceded by User Unfriendly.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Vivian Vande Velde (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2002
ISBN: 0152045600
Page Count: 336

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