Ellen RaskinChildren's Books · Mystery·1928–1984
The Westing Game
Synopsis
Sixteen strangers are summoned to the reading of a millionaire's will, only to find themselves players in a dangerous game. Each heir receives a unique set of clues and a substantial sum of money, with the promise of a fortune for the one who can solve the mystery. As they navigate blizzards, burglaries, and even bombs, they must uncover the truth behind the eccentric Samuel Westing's death.
How it reads
Prose complexity 4/10