"A fascinating medley of word games, disguises, multiple aliases, and subterfuges-a demanding but rewarding book. "Great fun for those who enjoy illusion, word play, or sleight of hand." . "A supersharp nfoundingly clever, and very funny.". One Hundred Books That Shaped the Century Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award They could become millionaires-it all depends on how they play the tricky and dangerous Westing game, a game involving blizzards, burglaries, and bombings! Ellen Raskin has created a remarkable cast of characters in a puzzle-knotted, word-twisting plot filled with humor, intrigue, and suspense. This highly inventive mystery involves sixteen people who are invited to the reading of Samuel W. For over thirty-five years, Ellen Raskin's Newbery Medal-winning For over thirty-five years, Ellen Raskin’s Newbery Medal-winning The Westing Game has been an enduring favorite.
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