Booklist， starred review A supersharp mystery. . . . Confoundingly clever， and very funny. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Product Description A Newbery Medal winner—now available in a Premium Edition. This brilliantly crafted， award-winning novel is an intriguing mystery that follows an eclectic group of characters as they struggle to be the first to solve the puzzle set forth Sam Westing’s will—and， most importantly， lay claim to the Westing fortune. The Premium Edition of The Westing Game will feature all-new bonus matter， as well as a stunning new cover and the distinctive new trim size. Plus， we will maintain the existing pagination for ease in classroom and book club use. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. See all Editorial Reviews"

艾蘭・拉斯金齣生於密耳瓦基市，曾就讀於威斯汀康辛大學，主修藝術。1966年，她放棄廣告設計工作，從事兒童書的寫作以及插圖。她的第一本書是《我傢附近從無新鮮事》，至今仍頗受歡迎。之後，她又寫瞭15本圖畫書，頗受好評。艾蘭的作品篇幅，隨著她的讀者群一同成長，她開始從事長篇小說創作。她的作品“Figgs&Phantoms”,榮獲1975年美國紐伯瑞銀牌奬，而本書《威斯汀遊戲》“The Westing Game”則榮獲1979年美國紐伯瑞金牌奬。艾蘭的作品充滿想象力，絕無自傳的色彩，是美國著名的少年小說傢。