Chief: The Life of Peter J. Ganci, a New York City Firefighter

by Chris Ganci

Book Overview

This full-color, photo-illustrated picture book is not only a loving tribute from a son to his father who gave his life on September 11th, but a bow to all of the firefighters who are heroes everyday.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0439443865
• ISBN13: 9780439443869
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Orchard
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.2" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 9 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 4 and higher

Customer Reviews

great tribute

I just bought this book for my children and my son can't stop reading it. Such a touching tribute for an obviously great person

Very warming and moving tribute to a wonderful hero

This book written by the Chief's youngest son is a wonderful tribute to all the men and women who serve in our nation's fire departments. These men are true heroes and the chief was no excpetion. the book is a wonderful read for any age and the pictures are so beautiful that the reader feels part of the story. More children should read this, as well as their parents. BRAVO!

Tribute to a hero

"Chief: The Life of Peter J. Ganci, a New York City Firefighter" is a biography of the fire chief who died in the destruction that followed the terrorist attack on New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. The story is told by Ganci's son, Chris, and is richly illustrated with many photographs.The book includes much information about Chief Ganci's life--his birth in Brooklyn, service in the U.S. Army, family life, and career as a firefighter. Included is a useful glossary of NY City Fire Department terminology. The text and photos together create a portrait that I found interesting and very moving.