The plot follows the adventures of a famous pickpocket named the Artful Dodger and Fagin's gang. The teenagers try to survive in the harsh conditions of the Victorian era. They come up with ingenious ways to make a living and constantly find themselves in dangerous situations on the dark city streets. The gang consists of talented thieves. They stand up to a cruel adult world. The police are hot on their heels. Their resourcefulness helps the characters maintain their freedom and find food in the city slums.