The Westing Games by Ellen Raskin

Ideal for 6th-8th graders

Rating: 8/10

A Newbery Medal Winner

This incredible mystery novel filled with clues is older than most on this site. It is difficult to read so it is ideal for older children. I would definitely recommend The Westing Games by Ellen Raskin.

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"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