A bizarre chain of events begins when sixteen unlikely people gather for the reading of Samuel W. Westing’s will. And though no one knows why the eccentric, game-loving millionaire has chosen a virtual stranger—and a possible murderer—to inherit his vast fortune, on things for sure: Sam Westing may ...
All of Sam Westing's relatives are sent on a scavenger hunt to figure out who killed him. Each of the teams of two discover things they never knew as they grow closer the the truth. The grand prize is what they have on their minds, but now that they know more that isn't the only thing they are conce...
The book begins with sixteen people gathering for the reading of millionaire Sam Westing's will. His will is structured like a puzzle and the sixteen people must find a solution in order to win the fortune. The Westing Game is different than other mysteries because the investigators are the suspects...
This book is so confusing! I read this book when I was either in the 5th or 5th grade and I remember I had to keep an organizer to keep up with everything go on inside the story. The story is a murder mystery and very good. The story is about am apartment complex that is owned by a millionaire. Year...
I'm always keeping my eyes open for smart books for young people. I was thrilled to read this little bit in the intro of The Westing Game, written by the book's editor and friend to it's late author: "She said that she wrote for the child in herself, but for once I think she was wrong. I think sh...
Finished my re-read of Ellen Raskin's The Westing Game! I really enjoyed getting to reread one of my favourite mysteries from when I was first being introduced to books as a young kid. I wasn't sure some of the magic would still be there, but it was. I also appreciated getting to use this book as ...
5th grade Newbery Medal winner This novel is about sixteen people who are called together for the reading of the will of Sam Westing. Shortly after meeting everyone finds out that the will is actually a contest in which they are all supposed to participate. The potential heirs take their clues to ...
16 heirs have to find the murderer of Samuel Westing. Can they do it or will they lose the inheritance or worse die themselves?I loved this. It is well written and engaging. The mystery is good. I never saw the solution coming. I needed the explanation at the end, This is a book that needs more than...
I think I was expecting this to be more tightly plotted and my expectations didn't allow me to come to the book with fresh eyes. But I liked Turtle a whole lot! And I definitely would like some Chinese food right now. I think whoever read the book before me did, too, because it was covered in grease...
I think I was expecting this to be more tightly plotted and my expectations didn't allow me to come to the book with fresh eyes. But I liked Turtle a whole lot! And I definitely would like some Chinese food right now. I think whoever read the book before me did, too, because it was covered in grease...
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