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Listened to audiobook. I would rate this 3.5 stars. I like the premise and the idea of a puzzle for kids to solve that meant delving into the past. However, even though I have read the Westing Game, I could assume a lot of children have not and it seemed like a prerequisite for reading this book considering how many references to that book were included.

The reader of the audiobook did a very nice job and the pacing of the story was good. I appreciate how the author brought up racism and LGBTQ issues in a way that is respectful and understandable to young children. Satisfying ending.

sumayyaha's review against another edition

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2.0

Rating - 2 Stars

freddiereadsalot's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

learned a lot from this one! wished i'd read it as a child

emsartorius's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

johannawilbur's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

roseleaf24's review against another edition

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4.0

I didn't love this book as much as I expected. Pulling heavily on The Westing Game, the mystery was fun and well-written done, but dragged a bit in places. I loved the Civil Rights story tied in, but all the different voices, and all the different characters got confusing at times.

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