The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
In this mystery novel, a diverse group of tenants at the Sunset Towers apartment building is drawn into a complex game when the wealthy and eccentric Samuel W. Westing dies and names them as potential heirs to his fortune. The will sets them into pairs and provides cryptic clues leading to the supposed murderer among them, promising the entire estate to whoever solves the puzzle. As the pairs race to unravel the mystery, they uncover secrets about themselves and each other, leading to personal growth and unexpected alliances. The game is afoot with twists and turns, ultimately revealing the true nature of the legacy and the mastermind behind the elaborate ruse.
The 2286th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1978
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 182
- Words
- 50,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 407th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- The 100 Best YA Books of All Time (Time)