The Notations of Cooper Cameron

Written by Jane O'Reilly

A boy's rituals to protect loved ones threaten to tear his family apart.

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320 pages· 50,386 words· Est. 7 hour read· 450L

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Cooper Cameron, an eleven-year-old with a penchant for order, believes his rituals can shield his family from harm. But as these habits strain his family ties, Cooper's summer at a remote cabin becomes a quest for healing. With only his pet frog, a collection of rocks, and a notebook, can Cooper mend the fractures in his family and find peace within himself? Discover the journey of a boy determined to restore harmony amidst chaos.

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Eleven-year-old Cooper Cameron likes things to be in order. When he eats, he chews every bite three times on each side. Sometimes he washes his hands in the air with invisible water. He invented these rituals after the death of his beloved grandfather to protect others he loves from terrible harm. But when Cooper’s behavior drives a wedge between his parents, and his relationship with his older sister, Caddie, begins to fray, his mother’s only solution is to take Cooper and Caddie to the family cabin for the summer. Armed with a collection of rocks, his pet frog, and his notebook, Cooper vows to cure himself and bring his damaged family back together.

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