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Ellen Raskin (Author)
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  • Paperback: 182 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin Books (April 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 014240120X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0142401200
  • Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 12.4 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (119 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 112,145 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A supersharp mystery. . . . Confoundingly clever, and very funny. (Booklist, starred review)

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One fateful day, sixteen people gather for the reading of Samuel W. Westing's will. To their surprise, the will turns out to be a contest, challenging the heirs to find out who among them is Westing's murderer. Forging ahead, through blizzards, burglaries, and bombings, the game is on. Only two people hold all the clues. One of them is a Westing heir. The other is you! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
A classic 26 Jun 2000
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Format:Paperback
I first read this book when I was in my early teens and I am now 32. I still have the original edition from 1978 and it has travelled with me all the way to England from America and still has a place on my bookshelf. The Westing Game is a brilliant blend of mystery and comedy and nothing like it has been done since. The characters, despite their idiosyncracies, are people you would like to befriend yourself. The book is like a novel and a puzzle rolled into one and you are constantly being surprised. It is without a doubt a timeless classic that adults can enjoy as well as children.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
Sam Westing has just died. 16 people are gathered at the old Westing House to have his will read. The will turns out to be a game. One of these 16 people is Sam Westings murderer and one is the heir to his fortune. You will be addicted to this book after the few first chapters. It is a spine-tingling, white-knuckle, page-turning book. Don't be mislead by these characters. Read this book!!!!!!!!!!
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Still A Great Book! 22 Aug 1999
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Format:Paperback
I first read The Westing Game years ago and loved it. Recently I suddenly remembered it and reread it. It is still wonderful and I enjoyed it just as much at 19 as I did when I was 10!
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Read some of it before you buy
This book is a tolerably good story. I was rather surprised to find that
it had won a prize for literature (Newbery Medal). Read more
Published 9 months ago by J.A.Abbott
Didn't keep my attention
Some reviews have said that this book is a page-turner, the characters are great and that you'll want to read it again and again. I experienced none of this. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. G. Bishop
I didn't get it
I bought this book because it had lots 5* reviews. But me personally I really didn't like this book. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ffyg
Good ending!
Would be heirs involved in a mystery solving game. If you like Hercule Poirot whodunnits this one will appeal. Read more
Published 18 months ago by puddleglum
Best book EVER!
The Westing Game was the best book I have ever read. It really deserved that Newbery Medal. I read this book once in fifth grade and again in sixth(this year). Read more
Published on 2 Sep 1999
A piece of exellent mystery!
I like the way that you keep guessing through the story and then it ends up totally different than you thought! Great story!
Published on 22 Aug 1999
GREAT!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE this book! It is one of the best books I've ever read. (& I've read quite a few!) I usually don't read books without at least some fantasy in them, but I looked in the... Read more
Published on 19 Aug 1999
Clever, clever...
The Westing Game has got to be the funniest and cleverest mystery I've ever read. Full of chuckles, wordplay that keeps you guessing, and a big cast of odd characters, this book... Read more
Published on 17 Aug 1999
I just like it!
I loved this book! I am not normally the kind of person whoreads mystery, though I like a smudge of mystery in my books, and even I loved it. Read more
Published on 12 Aug 1999
a childs dream mystery
if you love mysteries, this tops them all. I loved this book, because you know facts about the mystery before the characters. Read more
Published on 10 Aug 1999
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