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The amazing New York Times bestseller about what you can do when life gives you a second chance.

Chase's memory just went out the window. Chase doesn't remember falling off the roof. He doesn't remember hitting his head. He doesn't, in fact, remember anything. He wakes up in a hospital room and suddenly has to learn his whole life all over again . . . starting with his own name. He knows he's Chase. But who is Chase? When he gets back to school, he sees that different kids have very different reactions to his return. Some kids treat him like a hero. Some kids are clearly afraid of him. One girl in particular is so angry with him that she pours her frozen yogurt on his head the first chance she gets. Pretty soon, it's not only a question of who Chase is--it's a question of who he was . . . and who he's going to be. From the #1 bestselling author of Swindle and Slacker, Restart is the spectacular story of a kid with a messy past who has to figure out what it means to get a clean start.
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Praise for Restart:* "A fresh approach to the familiar topic of bullying, kept credible by believable characters and events, with typical Korman humor and just the right touch of mystery." -- School Library Journal, starred review"In this compelling and sometimes hmorous tale of nature and identity, Korman offers an intriguing exploration of the potential for redemption." -- Publishers Weekly"Korman's trademark humor makes this an appealing read." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Swindle:"Scary, funny, and hysterical adventures!" -- Chicago Tribune"Pure fun from top to bottom." -- School Library JournalPraise for The Hypnotists:"Fast-paced . . . an entertaining mix of intense action and goofy fun." -- Publishers WeeklyPraise for Ungifted:"A gem for readers looking for a book where the underdog comes out on top." -- VOYA"Funny and insightful." -- Publishers WeeklyPraise for Schooled:* "This rewarding novel features an engaging main character and some memorable moments of comedy, tenderness, and reflection." -- Booklist, starred review

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Gordon Korman is the beloved author of over one hundred novels for young readers, including hilarious middle-grade classics such as the Macdonald Hall series, I Want to Go Home, and Slacker. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at www.gordonkorman.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Press; Scholastic edition (March 27, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1338053809
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1338053807
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 730L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.75 x 7.5 inches
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Gordon Korman has written more than fifty middle-grade and teen novels. Favorites include the New York Times #1 bestseller The 39 Clues: One False Note, The Juvie Three, Son of the Mob, Born to Rock, and Schooled. Though he didn't play football in high school, Gordon's been a lifelong fan and season ticket holder. He says, "I've always been fascinated by the 'culture of collision' in football and wanted to explore it-not just from the highlight films but from its darker side as well." Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York.

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Jennifer C.
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book on friendship and bullying
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2022
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14-year-old Chase wakes up in the hospital with no memory of the other people in the room. Chase had fallen from the roof of his home and ended up in a coma for 4 days. The concussion he got from his fall has caused his amnesia, and he doesn't remember anything about who he is. Returning to school and seeing how the other students react to him, he begins to realize that he might not have been a very good person and that his friends might not be good friends or good people either.

Now Chase has the chance to start fresh. But, will Chase be able to change, or will he fall back to his old ways?

This was such a good book. I really liked the differing POVs, as they allowed for a much fuller view of what's happening than if we only had Chase's POV. The introspection and character growth that most of the characters went through were really nice to see. The fact that not all of the characters changed for the better made the book even better because it's much more realistic. For a middle grades book, this story deals with some tough topics - bullying, friendship, integrity - but does so in a way that is not condescending.

To read this book, I listened to the audiobook. Narrated by a full cast, with each major chapter being narrated by a different person - Jonathan Todd Ross, Laura Knight Keating, Ramon de Ocampo, Andy Paris, Suzy Jackson, Graham Halstead, John Kroft - I was surprised at how well it worked. The different narrators made it easy to follow whose POV we were currently in and added more to the story as a result. Even though I also own the ebook, I would choose to listen to the audiobook when I read the book again.

Whichever method of consumption you choose, I am confident that you will enjoy this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE THIS BOOK
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
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This book was such an amazing book,I love this book because it’s like a rollercoaster. I loved the writing I loved every thing about this book.
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Can you tell me why this book is so entertaining in so many different ways? Gordon Korman did such a great job on this book and I can barely explain how much I am in love with it. The name Restart fits so well with the book's theme and main idea that it’s just music to my ears. After I finished the book, the theme of this book that I really thought fit was that people can change. Some people think that others will always be the same, and will always be a bully forever. But after reading Restart anyone could prove it isn’t true.

The story takes place on a very special day where Chase Ambrose has no idea that he is going to be visiting the hospital later that day. As Chase and his brother are on their roof, Chase takes a big fall right onto his head. While his brother is in shock runs to get his mom and runs to the hospital. A few days pass and Chase has to revisit his school and relearn his last 13 years of his life. At this point everyone knows about Chase's fall and everyone is still scared of him. People start to give in and think that he actually lost his memory. Chase then begins to make real friends and have people trust him. In the next couple days Chase starts to find out more and more about what he did in his previous life. Fast forward to the middle of the year where a huge incident happens in the band room with a fire estinguisher and a couple teenagers. After getting sent to the princapals office Aaron and Bear (his old friends) tell him that he stole Mr. Solways medal. Chase then trys to return it without Aaron and Bear finding out. But after successfully returning the medal Chase gets sent to court for committing a crime. After that let’s just say that Chase makes it out but there are no spoilers here.

In my opinion, I think my sister would have the best time reading this book. It's like right up her alley, her whole book collection is filled with these types of books. Maybe not from Gordon but they can be. Gordon Korman did such an amazing job making it feel like I was in the book and these major events were happening to me in real life. He also did a great job on making the book really good in detail. It was able to have me visulize all the events that were happening, I felt like I could see in the book. But there were a few times the book got a bit boring and I just wanted to stop reading it all at that moment.

This book all together is an amazing book and I feel like anyone would have a fun time reading this book. Gordon Korman overal made an outstanding book and a very fun experience to read. While reading I did find some “What is gonna happen next” moments so if you are the type of person that would like that, Restart is a great choice for you. Restart is also a great book for people to learn that it is possible for people to change.
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Amanda Dykehouse
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for kids
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2024
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I’ve read this book to my class for the last few years and have loved it! I like that it shows that even tough kids can change.
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Dennis M. Dougherty
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024
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I would 100 percent recommend this book to any reader of any age. A great life lesson, Intriguing storyline, a great book that no matter how many times you read will never get old. Read this book, like, right now. And there is something seriously wrong with you if you don't rate if 5 stars.
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Mynn Kitchen
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
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A great read for teens and adults alike. This story really gets you thinking about what it would be like to change your life. It also gives the reader the hope that this is truly possible! And you don’t have to fall off a roof to do so.
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Joanna Beckley
5.0 out of 5 stars Read by 10 year old
Reviewed in Canada on May 1, 2024
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My son needed to graduate from graphic novels and this was a hit. We ordered another novel as my son finished this rather fast.
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Ernesto R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Se compró para la escuela
Reviewed in Mexico on September 5, 2023
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Se compró para la escuela que así lo pidió, el libro llegó en tiempo y forma.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!!!!
Reviewed in Brazil on January 29, 2023
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Restart is a delightful book! Well written, with perfect changes on point of view, and an amazing way to show the reads that miracles do happen!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tiempo de entrega
Reviewed in Spain on October 8, 2022
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Todo perfecto, la entrega genial en tiempo record, el libro muy bien empaquetado y raída entrega que es lo que necesitaba
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