Patty in the City by Carolyn Wells follows the adventures of young Patty as she moves to New York City with her family. Settling into a new life at The Wilberforce Patty befriends a girl named Lorraine and embarks on a journey of friendship school life and spreading joy. The book explores themes of kindness perseverance and the power of positive thinking as Patty navigates the challenges and joys of her new urban environment.