Fireboat
Book description
The John J. Harvey fireboat was the largest, fastest, shiniest fireboatof its time, but by 1995, the city didn't need old fireboats anymore. So the Harvey retired, until a group of friends decided to save it from the scrap heap. Then, one sunny September day in 2001, something so horrible…
Why read it?
1 author picked Fireboat as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
During the aftermath of September 11, 2001, when I was working on my own book and the motif of demolition was suddenly inescapable, this modest children’s book was published. In lovely gouache, Maira Kalman encapsulates the story of the salvaged fireboat John J. Harvey and its heroic journey on that dark day. As I struggled to make sense of a world falling apart, this book was a breath of fresh air. Kalman shows how to meld urban history and tragedy in a tale told with supreme deftness and charm that ennobles, no matter your age. Above all, her volume stands…
From Jeff's list on what happens when cities fall apart.
Want books like Fireboat?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 69 books like Fireboat.
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in September 11th, presidential biography, and New York City?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about September 11th, presidential biography, and New York City.