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.
“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.”