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The Westing Game

By: Ellen Raskin
Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
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A Newbery Medal winner

Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award

An ALA Notable Book

"A supersharp mystery...confoundingly clever, and very funny." (Booklist, starred review)

A bizarre chain of events begins when 16 unlikely people gather for the reading of Samuel W. Westing's will. 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!

©2004 Ellen Raskin (P)2017 Listening Library Fiction Humorous Fiction Literature & Fiction Mystery Mystery & Suspense Comedy Game Funny

Critic reviews

"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)

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listening to this story brought me back to when I was in middle school reading it for the first time.

I love this story

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VERY GOOD LOVED THE STORY NOT SO MUCH OF THE READER BUT OVER ALL VERY GOOD

THE WESTING GAME

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This has been my favorite book since I was in 8th grade. I was on a road trip, so I decided to listen to it. Aside from the terrible issues one has when having read the book first of not pronouncing things the way you thought they were in your head, or people having accents that didnt in your mind, and then feeling self righteous about it; it was all very well, and I enjoyed it greatly.

Not what I imagined, but not a disappointment.

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I’m surprised I line this book so much’ it was kind of a sugar sweet thriller who done it, with interesting characters, I really really enjoyed it! Narration for this book was spot on.

Wicked, interesting & smart!

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best narration...astonishing talent! creation of numerous voices, accents male female young and old voices...a wonderful listen.

narration to applaud!

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Loved It! The narrator is amazing and makes you visualize the characters. The story unfolds in a very interesting way.

Absolutely loved it!

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My mom read this book to me when I was a child. Now, I wanted to experience it for myself as an adult. I think the premise of the story is creative (for the time it was written). The characters are fun, and a bit quirky. Overall, great book!

I loved this book!

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I think I fell in love with the narrator’s voice. Campbell does an exceptional job with the complicated plot. Loved this book!

Great narration and great story.

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I read this book years ago in school as a first introduction to the mystery genre. I've read it a couple times since then and have enjoyed it each time. it's not the most difficult to figure out, or the most suspenseful, but I love it anyway.

Like Revisiting an Old Friend

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Might seem a bit slow to start but solid mystery with fun details. Good narrator, worth a listen for sure.

Great story

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