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In this school‑story adventure, a series of letters reveals that celebrated fountain designer Florence Waters has been selected to create a new sink for the Geyser Creek Middle School cafeteria. When she disappears, a group of curious sixth‑graders band together, using the clues in the letters to search for her and bring closure to their school community.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kate Klise
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