Jean Craig in New York

"Jean Craig in New York" by Kay Lyttleton is a story about a young artist named Jean Craig who moves from a farm in Connecticut to New York City to study art. The book follows Jean's experiences in the city as she makes new friends, faces challenges, and starts a relationship with an artist from Italy. At the beginning of the story, Jean and her family move to the city where she stays with her cousin Beth, sparking past memories of earlier art classes and old friendships. As Jean settles into her new life, she meets a runaway boy named Jack and helps him find a home. This encounter highlights Jean's kindness and the importance of family in the story, which is filled with her desire to become an artist and the changes that come with new settings.