Regarding the Fountain: A Tale, in Letters, of Liars and Leaks
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- Synopsis
- The Dry Creek Middle School drinking fountain has sprung a leak, so principal Walter Russ dashes off a request to Flowing Waters Fountains, Etc. asking "... 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.
- Copyright:
- 1998
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 138 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780380975389
- Publisher:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Date of Addition:
- 01/23/12
- Copyrighted By:
- Kate Klise
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Children's Books, Literature and Fiction, Education
- Grade Levels:
- Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
- Submitted By:
- Daproim Africa
- Proofread By:
- Daproim Africa
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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