Is the Westing Game a good book?

“The Westing Game” is a wonderful, clever and engaging book. It’s a murder mystery, a puzzle, and a treasure hunt, all in one, centered around the unique cast of characters that inhabit Sunset Towers apartments. I first picked up this book in high school, if I remember correctly, from the high school’s library.

What is the setting of the Westing Game?

The Westing Game, by Ellen Raskin, is an extremely horrible clue-chasing mystery. The books main events take place in a 5-story apartment called Sunset Towers and the Westing Estate. The book takes place in Michigan around 1975. When reading the Westing Game, it is no more fun than jumping off a cliff for fun.

What is the climax of the game Westing Game?

Climax: Shortly after the “death” of Sandy McSouthers, the intrepid young Turtle Wexler solves the titular “Westing game” and confronts the mysterious and reclusive paper magnate Sam Westing. Historical Roots.

Will Sam Westing play one last game?

And though no one knows why the eccentric, game-loving millionaire has chosen a virtual stranger—and a possible murderer—to inherit his vast fortune, one thing’s for sure: Sam Westing may be dead but that won’t stop him from playing one last game! More Details… To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.

What grade level is the Westing Game by Ellen Raskin?

The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin Genre ~ Classics, Mystery and Suspense Interest Level ~ Grades 6 – 8 Grade level Equivalent: 6.1 Lexile Measure®: 750L ~ Page 3 © Gay Miller ~

What happened to Mrs Westing in Westing Game?

Tight and introverted, she works as a cleaning woman for Sunset Towers, while also operating a downtown soup kitchen for the homeless. She plays a major role in Westing’s plot, as it is revealed that she was formerly Mr. Westing’s wife. She was put in jail but J.J Ford was ready to defend Crow.

Is get a clue and The Westing Game the same movie?

The Same Movie appears under 2 titles: Get a Clue AND The Westing Game. It is the same cast AND the same movie–just the packaging was different. I ordered the first one (Horrible)so thought the second one might be better.

Could the Westing Game Players become millionaires?

They could become millionaires-it all depends on how they play the tricky and dangerous Westing game, a game involving blizzards, burglaries, and bombings! Ellen Raskin has created a remarkable cast of characters in a puzzle-knotted, word-twisting plot filled with humor, intrigue, and suspense.