The Second Fleet

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.“
– Theodore Roosevelt

FERGUS TO THE RESCUE

Book 7

Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest President of America. He was a very progressive man, who believed in making use of power to improve people’s lives. He is remembered for introducing progressive reforms and transparency in public dealings. He won the Nobel Peace Prize for helping end the war between Russia and Japan.

Relating the quote to the story

Tess performs glamorous rescues at sea, winding people up on the end of her winch in wild, wild storms. Fergus can’t do that, because he can’t go to sea, but he does what he can in the Harbour.

The Second Fleet

“It doesn’t matter if you’re big or small,
What’s in our hearts is the measure of us all.“
– J.W. Noble

FERGUS AND BORIS

Book 8

J.W. Noble is the author of the ‘Fergus Ferry’ stories. He wrote Fergus the Ferry while traveling to work on the ferry. His son loved the story and telling Fergus stories became something they did while going for a ferry ride together at the weekends.

Relating the quote to the story

It is not the size of a person that matters. What really matters is how big a heart you have, how kind, brave and helpful you can be. Boris is bigger than Fergus, but that doesn’t make him braver or kinder.

The Second Fleet

“You never fail until you stop trying.“
– Albert Einstein

FERGUS GOES BANG

Book 9

Albert Einstein was a great scientist who was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work in the field of Physics. Being a curious person, his insatiable thirst for knowledge led him to experiment and discover more and more.

Relating the quote to the story

This reflects how Joe keeps going on and on, even when it seems that there is no chance he will get to the gun in time to start the race, he keeps trying and succeeds!

The Second Fleet

“In a world of change, the learners shall inherit the earth.“
– Eric Heffer

FERGUS AND ANGUS

Book 10

Eric Heffer was a British socialist politician. He rebelled against any policies that his conscience did not agree with. Coming from a working-class background himself, he is best remembered for his efforts towards improving the lot of the working class.

Relating the quote to the story

This is a reflection on how Boris doesn’t learn that everything doesn’t move aside for him. He should have learnt from his accident with the reef.

The Second Fleet

“People say you’re going the wrong way, when it’s simply a way of your own.“
– Angelina Jolie

FERGUS AND THE WHALE

Book 11

Angelina Jolie is a leading American actress. Besides achieving excellence in her professional career, she is also involved in many humanitarian projects. She is the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and has actively participated in many projects.

Relating the quote to the story

Fergus breaks the rule and goes into the seclusion zone and everyone thinks he is going the wrong way and Boris laughs at him. But Fergus knows it is the right way to go and does it anyway.

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“To know what a man’s like, look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.“
– J.K. Rowling

FERGUS BREAKS LOOSE

Book 12

J.K. Rowling, or Joanne Kathleen Rowling, is best known for authoring the Harry Potter series. Based in London, she shot to fame globally, with her appealing works and has been a favourite ever since.

Relating the quote to the story

It does not matter how Boris and Horace behave with each other. What is important is to see how they behave with the smaller ferries, like Angus. Boris and Horace should be judged by the way they bully Angus.

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