Fireboat
The Heroic Adventure of the John J. Harvey

In this inspiring true story, Maira Kalman brings a New York City icon to life and proves old heroes never die. Have you heard about the Harvey? The John J. Harvey fireboat was launched in 1931 in New York City. By 1995, the city no longer needed fireboats and the Harvey was retired. Then a group of......more

Commissioned in 1931, the John J. Harvey was the sleekest and fastest fireboat of its day, racing around New York City to put out fires. After many years of service it was retired, and was due to be scrapped when a group of friends purchased it, refurbished it, and had it declared a historical landm......more

Looking for a story about hope,courage, and determination? Then, the nonfiction book Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey is for you! This award winning book was written and illustrated by Maira Kalman and tells the story of the reemergence of one of New York City's greatest fire-bo......more