The Westing Game
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin is a reprint edition published by Penguin on June 1, 1997. This 208-page book presents a highly inventive mystery that unfolds when sixteen unlikely heirs gather for the reading of the peculiar will of the wealthy Samuel W. Westing. As they engage in a game that could make them millionaires, they must navigate a series of challenges and unravel the mystery surrounding Westing’s death.
Readers will find a remarkable cast of characters involved in a plot filled with humor, intrigue, and suspense. The story explores themes of family, marriage, and the complexities of relationships, all while incorporating elements of mystery and detective stories. This edition of The Westing Game continues to resonate with young readers, offering a timeless experience that blends wordplay and clever twists.
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NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER • Ellen Raskin’s unforgettable, timeless classic continues to be cherished by young readers of each new generation.
“Great fun for those who enjoy illusion, word play, or sleight of hand.” —The New York Times Book Review
A highly inventive mystery begins when sixteen unlikely people gather for the reading of the very strange will of the very rich Samuel W. Westing. They could become millionaires, depending on how they play a game. All they have to do is find the answer—but the answer to what? The Westing game is tricky and dangerous, but the heirs play on—through blizzards, burglaries, and bombings. Sam Westing may be dead … but that won’t stop him from playing one last game!
Ellen Raskin has created a remarkable cast of characters in a puzzle-knotted, word-twisting plot filled with humor, intrigue, and suspense.
Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award • An ALA Notable Book • A School Library Journal One Hundred Books That Shaped the Century
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