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//The Westing Game// by Ellen Raskin [|Amazon] [|Barnes and Noble] [|Target]

Turtle Wexler, the youngest in her family, is dared to enter Mr. Westing’s house which nobody every goes into. Turtle is stunned that she even went through with the deal and was even more shocked to find Mr. Westing dead in his bed. A couple of days letter, pretty much her entire building gets an invitation to Mr. Westing’s final will and testament. She has never known that her close friends and neighbors were related to Mr. Westing, but she finds out that they aren’t even related. Doesn’t that sound weird? It gets better, but I not going to tell you that. I guess you’ll have to read it yourself. This is s great read for lovers of mysterious books and the stock market (oddly enough.) My favorite part is when Turtle (and Turtle only) figures out the truth about these mysterious events and how they all connect.

This has been reviewed by Christopher K.

The book, __The Westing Game__, by Ellen Raskin is a very exciting book. The book is about this mysterious guy who gets a bunch of people to "play a game." My favorite part of the book was when two of the people open a restaurant called, "Hoo's on First," a play off the show, "Who's on First." If you like comedy, mysteries, or are just looking for a good book to read, then you will certainly enjoy this book!-

reviewed by Jacob W.

// The Westing Game // is a mystery written by Ellan Raskin. It is very funny at times and throughout the book. It begins when Sam Westing is murdered and sixteen heirs are gathered to hear the reading of Sam’s will. The will is a game and everyone is paired up into groups of two. Everyone gets clues to find the murderer. Whoever solves the mystery inherits Mr. Westing’s fortune. My favorite part of the book was at the end when you find out who solves the mystery. I made a connection to the book and to the game clue because // The Westing Game // reminds me of playing the board game. // The Westing Game // is a great book and I loved it. I would recommend this book to people who like a mystery. Also, I thought it was a pretty funny book.

This has been reviewed by Will M.

On a stormy treacherous night some kids on a dare discover Samuel W. Westing, a game laving millionaire, dead in his home. As part of his will, he invites 16 people to gather for one last game to determine the winner of his enormous fortune each and a set of clues to determine who the killer is amongst them, making them the winner and heir his fortune. During the reading of Samuel W. Westing will, the reader announces that one of the people among them is responsible for Samuel Westing’s death. To win the game and the fortune, they must determine the murderer. The 16 people all his nieces and nephews, are split into 8 teams and are given $10,000 what these 8 teams do in The Westin Game to solve the mystery of finding Mr. Westings murder and win the $200 million dollar fortune. I can feel a connection to this book because; I like mystery and crime TV shows and books. For example, in NCIS, a mystery and crime show, they never ever give up till they fit all the right pieces together like a puzzle. I recommend this book to anyone who likes mystery books. This book always drew me to go to the next chapter to find out what clues would lead the heirs to the killer of Samuel W. Westing. You will just be amazed after you read this eye catching and exciting mystery book by Ellen Raskin. This book was the winner of the Boston Globe/Horn award. If you read this, I hope the mystery doesn’t draw you in too much. - Matthew R.

Have you ever played the game Clue? This book is like the game but better. There is a millionaire and he or she murdered him. The residents get paired up with one another. They are all heirs and some how related to the millionaire. Finally, in this book no one is who they say they are. Eighteen relatives to this famous millionaire get to live in a new hotel. On Halloween night, the millionaire, Sam Westing, dies. He has his will written, and then the Westing game begins. There are all types of setbacks: a case of mistaken identity, an injured bride, and a miscommunication between partners. My favorite part of the book was when Sam Westing used his famous chess move during the game. Judge Ford recognized it and knew that even when Sam Westing was dead, he still won. It was impossible, but somehow Sam had tricked all eighteen of his nieces or nephews. Anyone who likes twists and turns and mystery will love this book. I recommend this book to readers who love mind-boggling experiences. I also encourage readers that are fond of unraveling a mystery part by part. Finally, younger readers who want to go up a reading level and discover something exciting, this is the right book for you! - Lee L.

Who killed Samuel W. Westing? //The Westing Game// is a novel about sixteen heirs who must solve the mystery of the millionaire’s death in order to see who will win his fortune. At the reading of “Uncle Sam’s will”, the sixteen learn that they will have to play a puzzling game to determine the Westing heir. The sixteen heirs are divided into pairs and given several clues to solving the murder. One of the most surprising hints is that the murderer is among them. They must endure snowstorms, robberies, and bombings as they carefully piece together the strange clues. The game is filled with suspension and secrecy until the very end when the fortune is won. My favorite part of the book is when the heirs realize that all the clues are lyrics to “America the Beautiful”. The missing letters in the song spell out the murderer’s name. Sam really went through a lot of trouble to make this game a truly difficult challenge. I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy mystery and strategy. The story keeps you guessing who killed Sam Westing until the very end. //The Westing Game// is an exciting tale with a conclusion that you will never see coming! - Sellers S.