Sunday, May 31, 2009

Regarding the Fountain - Beginning Reader


Dry Creek Middle School's drinking fountain has sprung a leak and Sam N.'s fifth grade class enlists the expertise of the fabulous Florence Waters (Flo for short) to design a new one. After they request a catalog, she explains that all of her fountains are custom made and asks for the kids' ideas. You'll be amazed what they come up with! Along the way, they uncover a terrible secret involving a nasty school board member and a water company executive that could potentially prevent the installation of their spectacular new fountain. Written in the form of letters, faxes, memos and newspaper clippings this fast and lighthearted read is perfect for reluctant readers.