What reading level is The notations of Cooper Cameron?

The notations of Cooper Cameron by Jane H. O'Reilly is at a Level 2-3 reading level (Lexile 450L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The notations of Cooper Cameron appropriate for?

The notations of Cooper Cameron is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is The notations of Cooper Cameron?

The notations of Cooper Cameron is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The notations of Cooper Cameron have any content warnings?

The notations of Cooper Cameron has a HootRating of 7ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The notations of Cooper Cameron?

The notations of Cooper Cameron by Jane H. O'Reilly is 312 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

The notations of Cooper Cameron

Jane H. O'Reilly

The notations of Cooper Cameron

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jane H. O'Reilly

Reading Level 2-3 7ME Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Cooper Cameron has a secret way of keeping the world safe—he chews every bite of food just right and even washes his hands in invisible water! But when these strange habits start to push his family apart, Cooper heads to a quiet lake cabin, determined to fix himself and save his family. What will happen when his perfect plans meet summer’s surprises?

Themes

Compulsive BehaviorAnxietyFamilyVacation HomesLakesJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This story follows eleven-year-old Cooper, who develops compulsive behaviors after the loss of his grandfather, affecting his family relationships. Set during a summer at the family cabin, the book sensitively explores themes of anxiety and coping in early readers aged 5-8. Parents should note the depiction of compulsive behavior and family dynamics, presented in an accessible way for young children.

Why we rated The notations of Cooper Cameron 7ME

The notations of Cooper Cameron is written at a Level 2-3 reading level with a Lexile measure of 450L across 312 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The notations of Cooper Cameron works for readers up to grade 4.5.

We rate The notations of Cooper Cameron as 7ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, The notations of Cooper Cameron explores compulsive behavior, anxiety, family, vacation homes, and lakes — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about compulsive behavior, anxiety, family.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.