Regarding the Fountain

"Regarding the Fountain" (1998, ISBN 0-380-97538-6) is a work of fiction written by Kate Klise.

It is unusual in the way that it tells the entire story through notes, memos, letters, and other documents. The story itself takes place in Dry Creek, Missouri. Backstory unfolds as the reader progresses; but thirty years before the spring that the town relied on mysteriously dried up. At the same time, a new middle school opened. The story follows Sam N.'s class of fifth graders as they communicate with Florence Waters, a fountain designer, who has agreed to fix a leaky water fountain in the school. All the character names are puns on water species, for instance, Sam N. sounds suspiciously like salmon and Walter (wally) Russ sounds like Walrus, and his secretary, Goldie Fisch (goldfish). There are also sequels called Regarding the Sink, Regarding the Trees, and Regarding the Bathrooms, and, most recently, Regarding the Bees (in this order)

It tells the story of Florence Waters, a free-spirited, quirky fountain designer on her quest to create a unique and beautiful fountain for the children of Dry Creek. Through a series of misunderstandings and funny situations, the kids uncover a scandal that shocks the entire town. They end up with a fantastic fountain and a new friend.But suddenly Sam N's class finds out the truth on want REALLY happened that day when the foutain dries up. For more info read Regarding the Foutain in stores now.