TY - BOOK AU - Lyttleton,Kay TI - Jean Craig in New York AV - PZ PY - 2021/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Schools -- Juvenile fiction KW - Art schools -- Juvenile fiction KW - Teachers -- Juvenile fiction KW - Young women -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction KW - New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2021-04-22; Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Jean Craig in New York" by Kay Lyttleton is a fictional work likely written in the mid-20th century. It centers around the character of Jean Craig, a young artist who leaves her rural life in Connecticut to pursue her dreams of studying art in New York City. The narrative explores her adventures in the bustling city, friendships, and the challenges she faces, especially as she reconnects with her artistic aspirations and discovers new relationships, including a budding connection with a mysterious artist from Italy. The opening portion of the book introduces Jean and her family as they transition from life on a farm to the excitement of New York City, where she stays with her cousin Beth. Jean is flooded with memories of her previous art studies and the friends she left behind. As she navigates her new environment, she encounters a boy named Jack, who has run away and seeks a place to belong. Jean's compassionate rescue of Jack sets the tone for her character and the themes of kindness and family that permeate the story. This early part of the tale establishes Jean's longing for artistic fulfillment, the warmth of familial bonds, and her journey of self-discovery amid the backdrop of changing landscapes and opportunities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65135 ER -