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Violence
None
No violence
Language
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Clean language appropriate for children
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
None
No significant psychological concerns — a joyful puzzle mystery
What this book is about
When wealthy eccentric Sam Westing dies, sixteen very different people discover they are potential heirs to his fortune — but only if they can solve the clues in his mysterious will. Working in pairs, the heirs race to crack a puzzle involving American patriotic songs, stock market tips, and Westing's hidden past. This Newbery Medal-winning children's mystery is one of the most ingeniously constructed puzzle stories ever written.
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A perfectly constructed mystery appropriate for readers of all ages
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