Download The Westing Game PDF
1978
Title | The Westing Game |
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Authors | Ellen Raskin |
Genres | Mystery Books for Kids Funny Books for Kids Fiction Texts |
Publisher | Dutton |
ISBN | 9780142401200 |
"A supersharp mystery...confoundingly clever, and very funny." --"Booklist," starred review 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 be dead...but that won't stop him from playing one last game! Winner of the Newbery MedalWinner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book AwardAn ALA Notable Book "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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