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Book Description |
| Teddy and Carrots: Two Merchants of Newspaper Row is a lively and heartfelt story of friendship, perseverance, and honesty set amid the bustling streets of 19th-century New York City. Teddy and Carrots are two orphaned newsboys who hustle to survive in a world that often overlooks them. Through hard work, cleverness, and a strong moral compass, the boys strive to lift themselves from poverty and earn respect as honest “merchants” of Newspaper Row. James Otis combines vivid urban realism with warmth and humor, crafting a tale that celebrates integrity, resilience, and the power of friendship in the face of hardship. |
About Author |
| James Otis |
| James Otis Kaler (1848–1912), known by his pen name James Otis, was an American journalist, educator, and author of children’s adventure stories. Born in Winterport, Maine, he worked as a reporter before becoming the first superintendent of schools in South Portland. Kaler wrote over 150 books, including Toby Tyler; or, Ten Weeks with a Circus (1877), Mr. Stubbs’s Brother, and The Boy Spies series. His stories blended history with moral lessons on courage and honesty. He died in Portland, Maine, in 1912, reportedly from a heart attack. |
