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Fireboat - The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey (Paperback) Loot Price: R229

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Fireboat - The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey (Paperback): Maira Kalman

Fireboat - The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey (Paperback)

Maira Kalman; Illustrated by Maira Kalman

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This is the inspiring true story of the John J. Harvey -- a retired New York City fireboat reinstated on September 11, 2001. Originally launched in 1931, the Harvey was the most powerful fireboat of her time. After the September 11 attacks, with fire hydrants at Ground Zero inoperable and the Hudson River's water supply critical to fighting the blaze, the fire department called on the Harvey for help. There were adjustments -- forcing water into hoses by jamming soda bottles and wood into nozzles with a sledgehammer -- and then the fireboat's volunteer crew pumped much-needed water to the disaster site. The John J. Harvey proved she was still one of New York's Bravest!

Maira Kalman brings a New York City icon to life, celebrating the energy, vitality and hope of a place and its people.

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Imprint:	Puffin
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2005
First published:	August 2005
Authors:	Maira Kalman
Illustrators:	Maira Kalman
Dimensions:	256 x 256 x 4mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	48
ISBN-13:	978-0-14-240362-4
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Humanities > History > General Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues > Suicide, death & bereavement Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Promotions
LSN:	0-14-240362-8
Barcode:	9780142403624