Fireboat: The Story of the John J. Harvey

What was the John J. Harvey's job?

• fighting fires at the piers

• transporting people

• transporting items

Why did the friends decide to buy the fireboat?

• to make money

• for fun

• to fight fires

Why did they need to make repairs to the John J. Harvey?

• it had been in an accident

• it was old and worn out

• it had caught on fire

Make a prediction.  How do you think the John J. Harvey will help people during this tradgedy? 

How did the crew of the John J. Harvey help during the tragedy of 9/11?  

What is the author's purpose is to writing this story? Explain your reasoning.