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A supersharp mystery. . . . Confoundingly clever, and very funny. (Booklist, starred review)

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This time-saving, easy-to-use Novel Units Teacher Guide includes inspiring lesson plans which provide a comprehensive novel unit--the legwork is done for you! The guide incorporates essential reading, writing, and thinking practice. It's like buying time! (This is NOT the paperback novel.) 32+ Pages --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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The sun sets in the west (just about everyone knows that), but Sunset Towers faced east. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, July 8 2004

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This review is from: The Westing Game (Paperback)

This book is about 16 "heirs" who, if they solve The Westing Game, will recieve a large sum of money. The characters are sorted into eight groups of two and are given a small list of clues.

The 'Game' is full of mystery and alias'. You'll never guess it! Go ahead and try. Read this book.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Children's Mystery Could Interest Some, Sep 10 2011

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"The Westing Game" was the 1979 Newbery Medal Winner for best children's book, written by Ellen Raskin, who was mostly known as a children's book illustrator before beginning her own writing career. In it, the mysterious paper product tycoon Samuel W. Westing has died; via his will, he summons 16 people, all occupants of a brand-new condominium complex, to his mansion which happens to be directly opposite their new home. Once gathered, he divides the individuals into teams of two and provides them with several clues, indicating that the one who solves the mystery of who killed him will become the heir to his fortune in the range of hundreds of millions of dollars. Each of the partnered teams must decide whether to work alone or with other teams, and they must solve many incidental mysteries along the way. But as Westing notes in his will, it's not what they have but what they do not have that will lead to the answer.... I can see why this one earned the biggest prize for English-language children's books; it's inventive, funny and multicultural at a time when that word barely existed. But I didn't like it as much as I wanted to, because there seemed to be a bit of a mean-spirited nature behind the scenes, so to speak. Nothing I could put my finger on, but it left me oddly unsatisfied in the end.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!, Feb 1 2011

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An amazing book for all ages.
I first read this book when I was in elementary school, around 15 years ago. I read it again 5 years ago, and just the other day saw it for sale and read it again!
A great mystery that I loved as a kid, and still loved this time around.
As a Canadian I can understand that solving the puzzle as you go would be harder for young people living in this country, since the answer is so American based....but it's fun all the same!
As a teacher I would read this to grade 6-7 students, or have them read it for an individual or class book study, or just for fun.

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1.0 out of 5 stars absolute crap
This is by far, the WORST book EVER written. There are way too many characters to keep track of what the HELL is going on in the story. Read more

Published on Mar 23 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars No Reason To Ban
I just finished THE WESTING GAME by Ellen Raskin. Even with re-reading the last few pages, I still have yet to understand why this clever, complex, yet entertaining book was so... Read more

Published on July 7 2004 by Paula Akers

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED IT!!!!!
This book was great! I really loved the story and all of it's twists and turns. Although it was a little confusing with all the people, I think anyone my age would love this... Read more

Published on Jun 17 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars The Westing Game
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The Westing Game is a great mystery that you will have to do a little of solving on your own. In this book they don't really focus on one main character. Read more

Published on Jun 17 2004 by Ben

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW
This book is my favorite on my list of books- and i have read a lot of good books! The Westing Game is always making you guess, search for clues, and leave you hanging till the... Read more

Published on Jun 16 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars You won't be disappointed.
The game is "Who Killed Sam Westing" and the winner receives his estate, worth millions. Sixteen people, all residents of Sunset Towers --- an apartment building on Lake Michigan... Read more

Published on Jun 16 2004 by Teen Reads

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Young and Old
I first read this book over twenty years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. It became an immediate favorite, due to its great story line, interesting characters, and well-crafted... Read more

Published on Jun 9 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars The Westing Game
I absolutely loved The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin. It is a classic story of an old millionaire, Sam Westing, who died suddenly on Halloween night. Read more

Published on May 29 2004 by gtruxton

5.0 out of 5 stars I Wonder.....
Sixteen heirs, an apartment complex, and a game. The sixteen heirs all move into a huge apartment complex called Sunset Towers. Read more

Published on May 24 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars I Wonder.....
Sixteen heirs, an apartment complex, and a game. The sixteen heirs all move into a huge apartment complex called Sunset Towers. Read more