Follow the Water
The Unbelievable True Story of a Teenager's Survival in the Amazon
$31.32
- Hardcover
192 pages
- Release Date
19 May 2026
Summary
A captivating and incredible true story about a girl who fell out of a plane over the Amazon—and walked out of the jungle eleven days later, perfect for fans of Hatchet and graduates of the I Survived series.
On Christmas Eve 1971, seventeen-year-old Juliane Koepcke and her mother boarded a plane in Lima, Peru, bound for their home at the Panguana Research station deep in the Amazon. Twenty minutes from landing, the plane was struck by lightning, and Juliane hu…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781523528639 |
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| ISBN-10: | 152352863X |
| Author: | Ellen Cochrane |
| Publisher: | Workman Publishing |
| Imprint: | Workman Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 19 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 260g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 136mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
“As a harrowing survival story and informative science book about the Amazon, the book successfully demonstrates the interconnectedness of life and nature in a unique setting.”–School Library Journal
“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
About The Author
Ellen Cochrane
Ellen Cochrane is a public school teacher, writer, and neighborhood volunteer. When she’s not writing, she can be found on her bike or paddling her kayak. Follow the Water is Ellen’s authorial debut.
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