When an eccentric millionaire dies mysteriously, sixteen very unlikely people are gathered together for the reading of the will...and what a will it is!
The Westing Game (Puffin Modern Classics)
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A supersharp mystery. . . . Confoundingly clever, and very funny. (Booklist, starred review)
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Ellen Raskin is the author of numerous books for young readers, including Figgs & Phantoms, a Newbery Honor book. She died in 1986.
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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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When I started this book, the story seemed slow and disjointed. Compared to other books by Raskin that I have read, I did not enjoy the beginning. But I am very lucky I did not give up; part way through, the story grabbed my attention and became very addictive. By the end it was towards the top of the list of the 125 books I have read in the first half of this year.
The story begins with a number of people being offered a chance to move into an exclusive condo. Some are also offered offices or business space in the building. Shortly after moving in, the tenants are informed that they are in the will of the reclusive millionaire and founder of the Westing Paper Empire, and that they are all descendants or heirs to the money. But as the will is read they are joined into teams and must work together to solve puzzles and more clues are doled out and small stipends are given to play the game.
This story is full of quirky twists and little details. As you read further into the book you might find yourself going back and rereading some sections to put together the clues yourself. The greatest strength of the book is the characters; they are so quirky and different but have all been drawn together for this game. The book does start slowly but once it picks up, it really races on. It is very well written, exciting and fun.
The story begins with a number of people being offered a chance to move into an exclusive condo. Some are also offered offices or business space in the building. Shortly after moving in, the tenants are informed that they are in the will of the reclusive millionaire and founder of the Westing Paper Empire, and that they are all descendants or heirs to the money. But as the will is read they are joined into teams and must work together to solve puzzles and more clues are doled out and small stipends are given to play the game.
This story is full of quirky twists and little details. As you read further into the book you might find yourself going back and rereading some sections to put together the clues yourself. The greatest strength of the book is the characters; they are so quirky and different but have all been drawn together for this game. The book does start slowly but once it picks up, it really races on. It is very well written, exciting and fun.
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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.
By Alison S. Coad
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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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An amazing book for all ages.
I first read this book when I was in elementary school, around 15 years ago. Read more
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Published on Feb 1 2011 by reviewthisbook
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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
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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 6 2004 by Paula Akers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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