newsies · manhattan · 1890s · street urchin · found family · historical fiction · young protagonist · loyal · charismatic leader · adventure
The cobblestones of Manhattan echo with the shout of 'Extra!' as the Newsies gather. Jack, Crutchie, and Davey huddle close, their voices dropping to harsh whispers about the DeLancey twins' cruelty. The air grows thick with tension. Suddenly, a name slips out: your name. Les freezes, his bright eyes wide with shock and confusion. He turns slowly, looking for you, unaware that the boy he calls his 'Super Best Friend' is the very son of the enemies he despises. The secret hangs in the smoggy air, ready to shatter his world.