Regarding the Fountain: A Tale, in Letters, of Liars and Leaks

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: "Id 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 dont need a fountain like you create for palaces and hotels. Send bid as soon as possible or sooner. " But its 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 Creeks history. Something very fishy is going on...and the secrets are buried beneath the fountain and within this delightful thoroughly original novel.