The epistolary novel. Sounds like something fancy and high brow, when, in fact, it’s far more simple and far more popular. Traditionally told through letters, like the Beverly Cleary classic, Dear Mr. Henshaw, the epistolary novel has grown to include snippets from instant messaging, email, newspaper articles, scrapbooks, and even comic drawings, as in Diary of […]
...We need a new drinking fountain. Please send a catalog.
Designer Flo Waters responds:
"I'd be delighted...but please understand that all of my fountains are custom-made."
Soon the fountain project takes on a life of its own, one chronicled in letters, postcards, memos, transcripts, and official documents. The school board president is up in arms. So is Dee Eel, of the water-supply company. A scandal is brewing, and Mr. Sam N.'s fifth grade class is turning up a host of hilarious secrets buried deep beneath the fountain.
...We need a new drinking fountain. Please send a catalog.
Designer Flo Waters responds:
"I'd be delighted...but please understand that all of my fountains are custom-made."
Soon the fountain project takes on a life of its own, one chronicled in letters, postcards, memos, transcripts, and official documents. The school board president is up in arms. So is Dee Eel, of the water-supply company. A scandal is brewing, and Mr. Sam N.'s fifth grade class is turning up a host of hilarious secrets buried deep beneath the fountain.
Regarding the Fountain: A Tale, in Letters, of Liars and Leaks
144Regarding the Fountain: A Tale, in Letters, of Liars and Leaks
144Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780380793471 |
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Publisher: | HarperCollins |
Publication date: | 03/09/1999 |
Series: | Regarding Series , #1 |
Pages: | 144 |
Sales rank: | 589,548 |
Product dimensions: | 5.12(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.29(d) |
Lexile: | 830L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 8 - 12 Years |