Regarding the Fountain: A Tale, in Letters, of Liars and Leaks (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780380975389)

"...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.

Author: Kate Klise
ISBN-10: 0380975386
ISBN-13: 9780380975389
Publisher: HarperCollins
Language: English
Published: 04/01/1998
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 7.89h x 6.38w x 0.68d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.8
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 27919 / Regarding the Fountain: A Tale in Letters, of Liars, and Leaks

Award: Sasquatch Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/12/1998 pg. 60
Kirkus Review - Children 12/15/1997 pg. 1835
School Library Journal 06/01/1998 pg. 147
Booklist 08/01/1998 pg. 2006
New York Times 09/20/1998 pg. 32
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1998 pg. 332 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1998 - Superior,Well Above Average
Publishers Weekly 01/05/1998