Jean Craig in New York by Kay Lyttleton
"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 discoversnew 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.)
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| Author | Lyttleton, Kay |
|---|---|
| Title | Jean Craig in New York |
| Note | Reading ease score: 91.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Schools -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Art schools -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Teachers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Young women -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65135 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 64 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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