Books like Regarding the Fountain by Kate Klise
In ‘Regarding the Fountain’, fifth‑grader Jayson is assigned a school assignment to convince the principal to buy a new drinking fountain. As he crafts his persuasive letter, the project spirals into a series of humorous mishaps and chaos that unexpectedly brings the school community together. The story highlights the power of student voice and the unintended consequences of a seemingly ordinary task.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kate Klise
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