Sam Westing hired Otis to keep watch over his ex-wife Crow to make sure that she didn't get into any trouble. Later on Judge Ford hires him to investigate (he is a private investigator) all of the Westing Heirs.
Otis Amber was hired by Grace Baker to investigate the disappearance of Sylvia Finney in the story "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler". Grace Baker believed that Otis Amber could help find clues to solve the mystery of where Sylvia had run away to.
Otis Amber claims to have delivered packages to Sam Westing, but he is really a private investigator that Sam Westing hired to make sure Crow didn't ever use the Westing name? (if you want an easier answer) i said that he delivered letters from EJ Plum ettorney both times
Otis Amber is an investigator/spy(:
Otis Amber
Judge Ford hired Cormoran Strike, a private investigator and former military police officer, to investigate the death of her stepbrother, Charlie Bristow. Strike is the main protagonist in the detective series written by J.K. Rowling under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
Otis Amber stands out in "The Westing Game" when he reveals his extensive knowledge of past events and connections within Sunset Towers, showing that he is more than just a delivery man and has a deeper understanding of the game being played. His ability to remember and piece together information helps the heirs uncover the true identity of Samuel W. Westing.
Madame Hoo learned the word "dawdling" from Otis Amber.
No, Barney Northrup and Otis Amber are two different characters in the book "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin. Barney Northrup is a fake identity created by Sandy McSouthers, while Otis Amber is a private investigator hired to help solve the mystery of Samuel W. Westing's death.
Otis Amber is 62 years old in the beginning but around 67 in the end
Otis Amber is a mysterious and eccentric character in "The Westing Game." He is a private investigator hired to look into the Westing murder case, but his constant coughing and odd behavior lead others to question his credibility. Despite his quirks, Otis proves to be essential in unraveling the secrets of the Westing mansion.
Otis Amber was a fictional character from The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin. While Otis appears to be a dim-witted boy, he is actually a private investigator.
Sam Westing hired Otis to serve as the doorman of Sunset Towers because he recognized Otis's honesty and loyalty. Otis had worked for Sam Westing in the past and was a trusted employee.
Judge Ford. (J.J Ford, Josie-Jo Ford) hired Otis Amber, a private investigator, who was disguised as a 62-year old delivery boy, who visited Sunset Towers, and later married Berthe Erica Crow(Sam Westing's former wife), so he could investigate, or spy on, all 16 heirs. He investigated all of them, but not Sandy McSouthers, or the Judge. Otis Amber was also hired by Barney Northrup and Samuel Westing.