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Highlights
- NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER - Ellen Raskin's unforgettable, timeless classic continues to be cherished by young readers of each new generation.
- Newbery Medal (Children's) 1979 1st Winner, Virginia Readers Choice Award (Middle School) 1984 1st Winner
- 8-12 Years
- 7.7" x 4.5" Paperback
- 208 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Classics
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About the Book
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.Book Synopsis
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 CenturyReview Quotes
Praise for The Westing Game
* "A supersharp mystery...confoundingly clever, and very funny." --Booklist, starred review "Great fun for those who enjoy illusion, word play, or sleight of hand."--The New York Times Book Review "A fascinating medley of word games, disguises, multiple aliases, and subterfuges--a demanding but rewarding book."--The Horn Book
About the Author
Ellen Raskin was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and grew up during the Great Depression. She was the author of several novels, including the Newbery Medal-winning The Westing Game, the Newbery Honor-winning Figgs & Phantoms, The Tattooed Potato and other clues, and The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel). She also wrote and illustrated many picture books and was an accomplished graphic artist. She designed dust jackets for dozens of books, including the first edition of Madeleine L'Engle's classic A Wrinkle in Time. Ms. Raskin died at the age of fifty-six on August 8, 1984, in New York City.Dimensions (Overall): 7.7 Inches (H) x 4.5 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 208
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Classics
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Format: Paperback
Author: Ellen Raskin
Language: English
Street Date: June 1, 1997
TCIN: 11395074
UPC: 9780140386646
Item Number (DPCI): 248-01-4951
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.35 pounds
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Q: What's the bonus material?
submitted by lm - 2 years ago
A: Hello! Regarding your question about the The Westing Game - by Ellen Raskin (Paperback): Includes bonus material : Interesting facts about Ellen Raskin and The Westing game ; Ellen Raskin In her own words ; Last will and testament of Samuel W. Westling ; Discussion guide. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact your local Target store.
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A murder happened!Which one of the 16 heirs did it? They all want to know and get the will that is $200 million. Sunset tower is going to go crazy with The Westing Game going on. The Westing Game is a page turner! I was assigned to read this book and honestly I was not excited to read this. But once I started reading this I couldn’t stop! The author Ellen Raskin is very creative and unique. If you want to find out who the murder was then you should read this book right now!