Yes.
Jake Wexler, Turtle's father.
In "The Westing Game," the bookie is Barney Northrup, who sets up the game for Sam Westing's heirs to solve. Barney is actually Sam Westing in disguise, orchestrating the game to bring out the best in the heirs.
Dr. Jake Wexler
The bookie in "The Westing Game" is Sandy McSouthers, also known as Sam Westing. This is revealed in the book when the characters uncover his true identity through the clues left in the Westing mansion.
He's a bookie.
Jake Wexler
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First of all he's not a book keeper he's a bookie which is someone who gambles you figure it out
Turtle is the daughter of Jake and Grace Wexler.
what does turtle predict the next part of the will. in the westing game
Jake Wexler is a character in the novel "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin. He is a bookie who is one of the heirs competing in Samuel W. Westing's mysterious game to determine his heir and solve his murder. Jake is known for his gambling habit and his somewhat secretive nature.
Jake Wexler and Madame Hoo did not receive their money in "The Westing Game" because they were not the true heirs of Sam Westing. Instead, the true heir was revealed to be Turtle Wexler, who had solved the Westing mystery and carried out Sam Westing's final wishes.