About the book
BE CLASSIC with The Westing Game, introduced by New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett.
A highly inventive mystery begins when sixteen unlikely people gather for the reading of the very stranger will of the very read 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!
Winner of the Newbery Medal
Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award
An ALA Notable Book
A School 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
Editions of The Westing Game
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780593118108
- EBook
- ISBN 9780593204504
Read an Excerpt
BE CLASSIC with The Westing Game, introduced by New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett.
A highly inventive mystery begins when sixteen unlikely people gather for the reading of the very stranger will of the very read 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!
Winner of the Newbery Medal
Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award
An ALA Notable Book
A School 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Westing Game about?
BE CLASSIC with The Westing Game, introduced by New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett.
A highly inventive mystery begins when sixteen unlikely people gather for the reading of the very stranger will of the very read 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!
Winner of the Newbery Medal
Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award
An ALA Notable Book
A School 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 BookWhat core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Westing Game?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Westing Game?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780593118108
Is The Westing Game part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Be Classic
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Westing Game?
Ellen Raskin
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Westing Game is available as paperback(ISBN 9780593118108) and ebook(ISBN 9780593204504)
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