The Westing Game
The Westing Game
by Ellen Raskin
Ages 10–14
Sixteen heirs to an eccentric millionaire's fortune are paired up to solve the puzzle of his death. Newbery Medal winner and a classic whodunit.
Heads-up for parents: Death & grief. Worth reading it yourself first.
- Author
- Ellen Raskin
- Age
- Ages 10–14
- Type
- Mystery, Puzzles, Classic
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Puffin Modern Classics
- In India
- Available
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