Regarding the Fountain: A Tale, in Letters, of Liars and Leaks Hardback - 1998
by Kate Klise; M. Sarah Klise (Illustrator)
The hilarious chronicle, in letters, cards, transcripts, and other documents, of the nefarious doings in the town of Dry Creek, as collected by Mr. Sam N.'s fifth-grade class. A highly original work of middle-grade fiction that's a visual and verbal delight on every page, from the cast of characters to a variety of subplots.
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From the rear cover
"...We need a new drinking fountain. Please send catalog. "
Florence Waters responds:
"I'd be delighted. . . But please understand that all of my fountains are custom-made."
And so begins the hilarious chronicle, in letters, cards, transcripts, and official town documents, as collected by Mr. Sam N.'s fifth-grade class...
Flo Waters, an artist who looks everywhere for inspiration, solicits suggestions from the fifth graders-- ...a fountain big enough to splash around in; ...a glass-sided fountain with fish; . . . buttons for dispensing lemonade and root beer; and from Mr. Sam N.-- ...a hot tub and whirlpool for the teachers.
Flo is thrilled. Mr. Russ is beside himself-- . . ."We don't need a fountain like you create for palaces and hotels. Send bid as soon as possible, or sooner. "
But it's too late. The fountain project has taken on a life of its own. Flo is supplying designs from all over the world. The school board president is up in arms. So is her friend, Dee Eel, of the water-supply company. A scandal is brewing, and the fifth-grade class is researching Dry Creek's history. Something very fishy is going on...and the secrets are buried beneath the fountain and within this delightful, thoroughly original novel.
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- Title Regarding the Fountain: A Tale, in Letters, of Liars and Leaks
- Author Kate Klise; M. Sarah Klise (Illustrator)
- Binding Hardback
- Edition 1st
- Pages 144
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher HarperCollins, N . Y.
- Publication date 1998-04
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780380975389 / 0380975386
- Weight 0.56 lbs (0.25 kg)
- Dimensions 8.25 x 5.5 x 0.61 in (20.96 x 13.97 x 1.55 cm)
- Age range 08 to 12 years
- Grade levels 3 - 7
- Reading level 830
- Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Library of Congress subjects Schools, Schools - Fiction
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 97018205
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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