Kate and the Kid

Having just lost her job, and following a major fight with her boyfriend, Kate is tricked into taking care of a sweet but emotionally damaged six-year-old girl named Jenny, who only communicates with adults through a doll she calls "Miranda." As a result of an eventful night of babysitting, Kate begins to bond with Jenny, which causes a whole new set of complications with the people in Kate's and Jenny's lives. This book tells the story of how Kate and Jenny help each other to heal, grow, and navigate the difficult and sometimes dangerous world of New York City.