_"The Westing Game" is all about competition, and this song perfectly encapsulates the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. The lyrics about "first prize, last prize, no prize" remind us that there can only be one winner, and that the stakes are high._
"Luck Be a Lady" by Frank Sinatra
_This classic song is all about hoping for a lucky break, and in "The Westing Game," the characters are constantly chasing after clues and trying to figure out the puzzle. The lyrics about "taking a chance" and "rolling the dice" perfectly capture the spirit of the game._
"All the World's a Stage" by William Shakespeare
_This famous line from Shakespeare's "As You Like It" is also a perfect metaphor for "The Westing Game." The whole book is like a play, with the characters all playing their parts and trying to figure out who they are and what they want._
"We Are the Champions" by Queen
_This song is a celebration of victory, and it's the perfect song to play when the winner of "The Westing Game" is finally revealed. The lyrics about "fighting through the darkness" and "rising up against the odds" perfectly capture the spirit of the book._
"It's a Small World After All" by Disney
_This song is a reminder that even though the world may seem big, it's really a small place. In "The Westing Game," the characters all come together in the end, and they realize that they're all connected in ways that they never imagined._