by Kate Klise (Author), M. Sarah Klise (Illustrator)
The Dry Creek Middle School drinking fountain has sprung a leak, so principal Walter Russ dashes off a request to Flowing Waters Fountains, Etc.
...We need a new drinking fountain. Please send a catalog.
Designer Flo Waters responds:
"I'd be delighted...but please understand that all of my fountains are custom-made."
Soon the fountain project takes on a life of its own, one chronicled in letters, postcards, memos, transcripts, and official documents. The school board president is up in arms. So is Dee Eel, of the water-supply company. A scandal is brewing, and Mr. Sam N.'s fifth grade class is turning up a host of hilarious secrets buried deep beneath the fountain.
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The Dry Creek Middle School drinking fountain has sprung a leak, so principal Walter Russ dashes off a request to Flowing Waters Fountains, Etc.
... We need a new drinking fountain. Please send catalog.
Designer Flo Waters responds:
"I'd be delighted ... but please understand that all of my fountains are custom-made."
Soon the fountain project takes on a life of its own, one chronicled in letters, postcards, memos, transcripts, and official documents. The school board president is up in arms. So is Dee Eel, of the water-supply company. A scandal is brewing, and Mr.Sam N.'s fifth-grade class is turning up a host of hilarious secrets buried deep beneath the fountain.
Number of Pages: 144
Dimensions: 0.35 x 7.6 x 5.12 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: March 09, 1999
Award: California Young Reader Medal (2002)
Award: Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (2001)
Award: Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (2001)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Regarding the Fountain: A Tale in Letters, of Liars, and Leaks
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5.8
Point Value: 2
