In "The Westing Game," a mysterious millionaire named Sam Westing dies, leaving behind a puzzling game that invites sixteen heirs to solve the riddle of his death in order to inherit his fortune. The diverse group, consisting of misfits and unlikely partners, must navigate a web of clues and red herrings as they form alliances and rivalry. As the players unravel the mystery, they uncover secrets about themselves and each other, leading to unexpected revelations. The story combines elements of mystery, strategy, and humor, making it a captivating tale of ingenuity and human connection. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Be Classic .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 240 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Kevin Cornell is the illustrator of many children's books, including Count the Monkeys and Mustache! , both by Mac Barnett. Ellen Raskin was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and grew up during the Great Depression. She was the author of several novels, including the Newbery Medal-winning The Westing Game , the Newbery Honor-winning Figgs & Phantoms , The Tattooed Potato and other clues , and The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel) . She also wrote and illustrated many picture books and was an accomplished graphic artist. She designed dust jackets for dozens of books, including the first edition of Madeleine L'Engle's classic A Wrinkle in Time. Ms. Raskin died at the age of fifty-six on August 8, 1984, in New York City.