
Debbie Ethell | Author, Educator & Elephant Expert
Hi! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Debbie Ethell—an author, educator, and elephant expert. Through my books, digital resources, and multimedia projects, I explore the world of elephants to share unique insights into their behavior, conservation, and life in the wild. Much of my work focuses on telling the remarkable stories of wild elephants in Kenya.

How It All Began
As a child, I became obsessed with a herd of wild elephants in Kenya, and that obsession set me on the path I am on today. Through my books, I share our stories (the elephants’ and mine), inviting readers to see the world through their eyes and discover what they have taught me about resilience, courage, and most of all—hope.
🐘 Books About Elephants 🐘
The Will of Heaven books are a memoir series that chronicles my deeply personal journey from homelessness and addiction to becoming an elephant conservation scientist. Through stories drawn from my own experiences, I share what a group of wild elephants taught me about intelligence, resilience, complexity, and vulnerability. I invite readers to see these remarkable beings—elephants and anyone struggling to stay sober—through a different lens and to challenge the assumptions we so often make about both.
The Will of Heaven
Book One

Elephant Mountain
Book Two

Shop My Teachers Pay Teachers Store
Digital resources designed for your classroom—ready to download and use.

5th Grade
Elephant Memory Reading Task Cards
Looking for reading task cards your students will be excited to complete? Dive into the fascinating world of the elephant brain!

5th Grade
Elephant Clipart
This African elephant clipart set features nautral, realistic details like torn ears and broken tusks…
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