Classic & Older Gothic

The Westing Game

by Ellen Raskin

Sixteen unlikely heirs gather to solve the puzzle of eccentric millionaire Sam Westing's death, each holding a piece of an intricate game that will determine the inheritance. Raskin crafts a clever, layered mystery that rewards close reading and celebrates intelligence. A beloved puzzle-box novel that respects its young readers' wit.

More Classic & Older Gothic

• Redwall — Brian Jacques
• Chapterhouse: Dune — Frank Herbert
• The Naked Sun — Isaac Asimov
• The Vile Village — Lemony Snicket
• The Pillars of the Earth — Ken Follett
• Christine — Stephen King
• The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom — Miguel Ruiz
• Winnie-the-Pooh — A.A. Milne

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