In this endearing novel, little Ellen, upon separation from her mother, faces times of unrelenting affliction and heartsickness. But amidst her many disappointments and fears, Ellen is pleasantly reminded of the One who has charge over her. This is the very book that “Jo” of Little Women was sobbing over!

Interesting Fact: Susan Warner published this book under the pseudonym Elizabeth Wetherell. Considered sentimental and moralistic, the book proved highly popular; it was widely sold in several translations and was reputedly the first book by an American author to sell one million copies. Susan’s sister Anna wrote the words to “Jesus Loves Me.”

This volume is the combined books that were previously sold as Volumes 1 & 2.