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"Regarding the Fountain" is a 1998 children's novel written by Kate Klise and illustrated by her sister, M. Sarah Klise. The middle-grade story is told entirely through an epistolary format, utilizing letters, memos, telegrams, and newspaper clippings to advance the narrative. The plot centers on a school board's attempt to replace a leaky drinking fountain, which spirals into a quirky mystery involving local history and hidden secrets.
The book is designed for young readers who enjoy humorous, graphic-heavy mysteries.
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What is Regarding the Fountain about?
The story begins when principal Walter Russ asks artist Florence Waters to provide a drinking fountain for Dry Creek Middle School. The project uncovers why the town's Spring Creek has gone dry.
Why is Regarding the Fountain told through letters and clippings?
Kate Klise uses letters, memos, telegrams, newspaper clippings, announcements, and illustrations to reveal the mystery. The epistolary format makes the reader piece together the water scandal from separate documents.
Who are Dee Eel and Sally Mander in Regarding the Fountain?
Dee Eel runs the Dry Creek Water Company, while Sally Mander is the chief executive of the Dry Creek Swimming Pool. Their actions are tied to the disappearance of the town's water supply.
When was Regarding the Fountain published?
The novel was published in 1998 by Kate Klise and illustrated by her sister, M. Sarah Klise. It is a middle-grade book aimed at readers roughly in the nine-to-thirteen age range.
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