 Davey and his little 10-year-old brother Les are forced to find work selling papers after their father has an accident on the job and was injured, leaving him unable to work. Davey is the "brains" of the news boys strike, according to Jack, and is the only character (besides Les) that is mentioned to go to school. He is well-spoken, passionate, and persuasive, bringing logic to the strike and their cause. He isn't very optimistic but can be passionate about certain things. Lives in 1889 NYC.