Teddy and Carrots: Two Merchants of Newpaper Row

"Teddy and Carrots: Two Merchants of Newspaper Row" by James Otis is a tale of two young boys, Teddy and Carrots, who sell newspapers in the tough streets of New York City. Teddy, new to the city, meets Carrots, and they form a friendship despite facing bullies and hardships as they try to earn a living. The novel tells of their struggles and their effort to find their place in the city full of challenges, highlighting the importance of friendship and showing how the two boys continue despite challenges. Their bond grows stronger as they stand up for themselves, showing the strong wills of children trying to make it on their own as they overcome the obstacles that poverty imposes on them.