Jack lives to sail, have adventures and get in trouble. When the "Noronic" docks at Ward Island, Jack and his friends gather to admire it, but an invitation is needed from one of the passengers to come on board. Jack spots Henry and talks him into inviting Jack and his group to tour the ship. The Noronic is everything Jack has dreamt about and vows one day he will captain this ship. Jack cannot sleep that night and looks out towards the pier. Jack sees that the ship is on fire and without thinking, he runs to the harbour and takes out the island's only motorboat, hoping to help the passengers. Jack is able to pull Henry and many others from the water although Henry's dad is lost. Another rescue boat joins him and between them, they save 51 people. Jack is a hero of sorts, but many people blame him for taking the boat out on his own instead of calling someone older to help.--Ministry of Education website.

English language arts grade 7 (2009).