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O'Reilly, Jane
2 Reviews
(3)
4-6
The death of Cooper's beloved grandfather leaves Cooper so unmoored that he creates rituals to make himself feel safe: complete every task three times, chew each piece three times, and have everything just so, or tragedy will strike. Sensitively depicting the onset of OCD, the story chronicles the family's myriad reactions to Cooper's struggle and follows them on their rocky journey toward support.
Reviewer: Rebecca Kirshenbaum
(3)
4-6
Trina and her handyman father move to rural Iowa for Poppo to restore Goldenrod, a formerly grand mansion now in disrepair and rumored to be haunted. With the help of an extraordinary doll, small-town gossip, and the house itself, Trina discovers Goldenrod's secret. This multilayered novel is a solid ghost story but also a tale of fitting in, growing up, and finding one's place.
Reviewer: Nancy Sheridan
2 reviews
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