Regarding the Fountain:A Tale in Letters, of Liars and Leaks
Written by Kate Klise
Illustrated by M. Sarah Klise
If you're looking for fiction that's written in a little different style, this book is perfect for you. Rather than just writing a story in words, Regarding the Fountain is a series of letters, telegrams, memos, receipts, and newspaper clippings. It is a truly unique way to tell a story.
In the town of Dry Creek, the middle school is in need of a new water fountain to a replace a leaky, old one. When the principal asks for information from Florance Waters of Flowing Waters Fountains, Etc., he gets a lot more than he requested. Rather than just delivering a new water fountain, Florence Waters begins corresponding with the students of the school about designs and their "dream fountain." Needless to say, when talk begins of slides, wading pools, statues and fish for a water fountain, things are a little out of control.
Additionally, when the students begin to conduct research on the school and why the town of Dry Creek, originally called Spring Creek before the creek went dry, things begin to look a little...fishy. It seems that Sally Mander, the owner of the town pool, and Delbert "Dee" Eel, the owner of the water company, have something to hide. But what are they trying to cover up? And why don't they want anyone to fix the leaky fountain? A little research goes a long way in discovering why the town is the way it is today.
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