The Westing Game - Ellen Raskin

The mysterious death of an eccentric millionaire brings together an unlikely assortment of heirs who must uncover the circumstances of his death before they can claim their inheritance. nA Newbery Medal Winner nFor over thirty-five years, Ellen Raskin's Newbery Medal-winning The Westing Game has been an enduring favorite. n n This highly inventive mystery involves sixteen people who are invited to the reading of Samuel W. Westing's will. They could become millionaires-it all depends on how they play the tricky and dangerous Westing game, a game involving blizzards, burglaries, and bombings Ellen Raskin has created a remarkable cast of characters in a puzzle-knotted, word-twisting plot filled with humor, intrigue, and suspense. n n Winner of the Newbery Medal n Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award n An ALA Notable Book n A School Library Journal One Hundred Books That Shaped the Century n nn nA supersharp mystery...confoundingly clever, and very funny. --Booklist, starred reviewn n n Great fun for those who enjoy illusion, word play, or sleight of hand. --The New York Times Book Review nA fascinating medley of word games, disguises, multiple aliases, and subterfuges--a demanding but rewarding book. --The Horn Bookn