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Special Large Print edition with easy-to-read text of Elizabeth P. Prentiss' classic work.



Stepping Heavenward, written by Elizabeth Prentiss in 1869, is a timeless classic about a young woman's journey of faith and growth. The main character, Katy, is a young woman who is determined to become a better Christian and to live a life that is pleasing to God. Through...

Written by Elizabeth Prentiss and first published in 1869 in installments, "Stepping Heavenward" is the fictional coming of age story of a young Christian girl named Katherine. The novel tells the story of Katherine's life through a series of journal entries beginning when...



"How dreadfully old I am getting! Sixteen!" So begins 'Stepping Heavenward' by Elizabeth Prentiss, the journal-like account of a nineteenth century girl who learns, on the path to womanhood, that true happiness can be found in giving oneself for others. "This book is a treasure...



Katherine Mortimer, or "Katy" as she's known, is a blessed yet naive 16-year-old consumed by vanity, romantic fancies, and the pursuit of worldly praise. But when her beloved father is suddenly taken from her, the shattering loss propels her into profound grief and existential...