The Westing Game

By: Ellen Raskin

Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell

NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER • Ellen Raskin's unforgettable, timeless classic continues to be cherished by young readers of each new generation.

"Great fun for those who enjoy illusion, word play, or sleight of hand." —The New York Times Book Review

A highly inventive mystery begins when sixteen unlikely people gather for the reading of the very strange will of the very rich Samuel W. Westing. They could become millionaires, depending on how they play a game. All they have to do is find the answer—but the answer to what? The Westing game is tricky and dangerous, but the heirs play on—through blizzards, burglaries, and bombings. Sam Westing may be dead ... but that won't stop him from playing one last game!

Ellen Raskin has created a remarkable cast of characters in a puzzle-knotted, word-twisting plot filled with humor, intrigue, and suspense.

Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award • An ALA Notable Book

Critic reviews

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

Amazing!

This is a beautifully written and read book. It is a thriller type murder mystery book but is still appropriate for 3rd or 4th grade and up! If you are younger or scare really easily, I wouldn’t suggest reading this at night or before bed. It is a book that you have to experience. There are so many plot twists and clues that you can keep up with. You can even play along as you read!! 😍 This is a definite 10/10!!!!

Let the Games Begin

This was such a good read with twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. I usually figure books out within the first few chapters, but it took me almost to the end to figure this one out. I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery.

One of my favorite books

I have LOVED this book since I first read it as a child in elementary school. I’ve read it several times over the years. I needed a quick, but fun, listen while getting some housework done and this audiobook did not disappoint. It was so fun listening as an adult who didn’t fully remember all the twists. Oh, the nostalgia! You won’t be disappointed with this narrator or this story.

Well-performed Tedious story

This is a tedious story with a large cast of characters well performed with different voices.

Clues Abound

The Storyteller was phenomenal! and the story itself is a good one! It makes me want to read more of Raskin's earlier work.