This is the story of a young man named Jack Kelly, and a young woman named Charlotte McAfee. And all their friends: the newsies of New York City. They're living a good life, free, and happy. But when Mr. Pulitzer decides to raise newspaper prices, the newsies rebel. They won't stand for such ill treatment. Eventually, the protests grow to include all children, throughout New York. This story is based on actual events.

Rosie has been Jack Kelly's best friend since they were babies. Since neither of them had a family of their own, they decided to become each other's family. They became inseparable and were very protective of each other. Eventually, they got into the business of selling newspapers and become the leaders of the Manhattan newsies, not to mention some of the best at selling papes. What happens when Pulitzer raises the prices on papes? Will Rosie and Jack start to develop feelings for each other? How will they deal with the struggles of trying to maintain a strike?

A teenage wizard burdened with a mysterious destiny, a cat-girl ninja he can't help but fall for, and a bat-winged daemon that doubles as a diary embark on a dangerous journey in a world teeming with monsters and magic.