Thursday, June 10, 2010

The Westing Game, by Ellen Raskin

This book, The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin, is a story about 16 people who have been chosen to live in an apartment called the Sunset Tower which is on the shore of Lake Michigan. They all gather to hear the will of Sam Westing; self-made millionare. The will is in a puzzle form which divides the 16 heirs into 8 pairs. Each pair has a different set of clues to solve the mystery of who killed Sam Westing. Whoever solves the mystery inherits Sam Westing's 200 million dollar fortune. This is a great mystery novel and it's an exciting story. Anyone who likes adventure and is a page-turner will enjoy this book.
-Reviewed by Jackie, grade 9

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