Sixteen people receive invitations to live at the luxurious Sunset Towers, but after a Halloween dare gone wrong, they are all named as heirs in the mysterious will of Sam Westing. In order to win Westing’s millions, they must solve a riddle hidden in the will. Faced in a battle of wits against each other, a burglar, a bookie, a bomber, and a mistake, they will discover if they have what it takes to play The Westing Game.
Enjoy our presentation of The Westing Game written by Ellen Raskin and published by Penguin Young Readers Group. Sixteen people receive invitations to live at the luxurious Sunset Towers, but after a Halloween dare gone wrong, they are all named as heirs in the mysterious will of Sam Westing. In order to win Westing’s millions, they must solve a riddle hidden in the will. Faced in a battle of wits against each other, a burglar, a bookie, a bomber, and a mistake, they will discover if they have what it takes to play The Westing Game.
The Westing Game won the Newbery Medal in 1979, as well as the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award in 1978, the Library of Congress Children’s Book Award in 1978, and the Banta Literary Award in 1978. In 1976 it was named an ALA Notable Book.
The Westing Game is recommended for ages 10 and up for minor violence and alcohol consumption. Please see Common Sense Media for more information and reviews. https://bit.ly/WestingGame_Reviews
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