Awards

• Winner of John Newbery Medal 1979
• Winner of John Newbery Medal 1979.
• Winner of Newbery Medal Winner.

Overview

The mysterious death of an eccentric millionaire brings together an unlikely assortment of heirs who must uncover the circumstances of his death before they can claim their inheritance.

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Author:   Ellen Raskin
Publisher:   Penguin Random House Children's UK
Imprint:   Puffin
Dimensions:   Width: 11.10cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 18.10cm
Weight:   0.149kg
ISBN:  

9780140386646

ISBN 10:   0140386645
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   26 June 1997
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 12 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Children/juvenile ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Reviews

A supersharp mystery....Confoundingly clever, and very funny. a The Horn Book

Praise for The Westing Game * A supersharp mystery...confoundingly clever, and very funny. -- Booklist, starred review Great fun for those who enjoy illusion, word play, or sleight of hand. -- The New York Times Book Review A fascinating medley of word games, disguises, multiple aliases, and subterfuges--a demanding but rewarding book. -- The Horn Book

Author Information

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.

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