The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin (9780451480989)

Description - The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin

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. 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, one thing is for sure- Sam Westing may be dead...but that won't stop him from playing one last game! All they have to do is find the answer--but the answer to what? It's this that stands in their way of becoming millionaires. The Westing game is tricky and dangerous, but the heirs play on...

A Newbery Medal Winner

For over thirty-five years, Ellen Raskin's Newbery Medal-winning The Westing Game has been an enduring favorite.

The Westing Game Deluxe Anniversary Edition

Before writing The Westing Game, Ellen Raskin was an incredibly accomplished graphic artist, designing dozens of books, including the cover for the first edition of A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. While writing The Westing Game, Ellen Raskin also thought about the design and layout, and ultimately the way in which it contributes to the reading experience of the story. This deluxe anniversary edition honors her original design work and displays bonus content showing the behind the scenes work of designing a book Ellen Raskin-style.

Winner of the Newbery Medal
Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award
An ALA Notable Book
ASchool Library Journal One Hundred Books That Shaped the Century

"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

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