New Release

Follow
the Water

Perfect for classrooms and families, Follow the Water is both a page-turning adventure and an inspiring call to see the natural world with new eyes.

Books by Ellen

Available March 17, 2026

Follow the Water

Spring 2027

The Siberian

Spring 2028

Gingersnap

About the Author

Ellen Cochrane is a teacher, writer, and neighborhood volunteer. A love of languages and cultures led her to become a public school teacher specializing in English language learners, Russian, and Spanish.

Ellen Cochrane
Young Adult and Nature Writer

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Recent Reviews

Reviews from students, teachers, readers and writers.

“Journalistically direct, occasionally graphically grisly, always compelling, this tale is more riveting than any work of fiction…. Gripping and unforgettable.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“A riveting memoir and survival story of a remarkable teenager.”

 —Booklist

“Skillfully balanced… Readers will be inspired not only by Juliane’s survival but by her later dedication to scientific research and conservation efforts in the Amazon.”

—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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