The Westing Game
By Ellen Raskin
Sixteen heirs hunt a murderer—but is Samuel Westing secretly hunting them?
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What is The Westing Game about?
When wealthy businessman Samuel W. Westing dies, sixteen unusual heirs gather to hear his mysterious will. Instead of simply inheriting his fortune, they are invited to compete in a dangerous game: solve the puzzle of who killed him. Divided into pairs and given cryptic clues, the players search for answers while facing blizzards, burglaries and explosions. As rivalries grow and secrets emerge, they begin to suspect that Samuel Westing may still be controlling the game from beyond the grave.
About the author
Ellen Raskin was an American author, illustrator and designer who loved creating clever stories full of puzzles, surprises and playful words. She is best known for The Westing Game, a much-loved mystery novel that won the Newbery Medal. Ellen also wrote Figgs & Phantoms, The Tattooed Potato and Other Clues and The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel). Her books invite readers to spot clues, solve riddles and enjoy the fun of discovering what happens next.
Pages
240 pages
Reading age
Older Junior (10-15)
This edition
2020
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