The Bittern's Nest

by Eleanor Frances Lattimore

During the eventful weekend following her birthday, a twelve-year-old girl realizes that just as little bitterns grow up and leave their nest, she will soon grow up and have to lead her own life.

127 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1962

About the author

Lattimore was an American author and illustrator born in what was called the American Compound in Shanghai and raised in China where her father, David Lattimore, taught English at a Chinese government university.
Lattimore came to the United States and studied art in Oakland, California, Boston, and New York City and worked for several years as a freelance artist. She became known as the author and illustrator of more than fifty popular children's books; her first book, Little Pear, is considered a children's classic.

Reviews

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first favorite novel when I was young. I have read it many times over the years and I still own my original hard-copy.