Restart - by Gordon Korman

About the Book

The #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author harkens back to his "No More Dead Dogs" days in this stand-alone. A boy who's been a bully and hanging out with the wrong friends gets a new start after a memory-loss-inducing accident. But can someone really change who he is, or will the old him merely come back over time?

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

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 reviewIn this compelling and sometimes hmorous tale of nature and identity, Korman offers an intriguing exploration of the potential for redemption. -- Publishers WeeklyKorman's trademark humor makes this an appealing read. -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Swindle: Scary, funny, and hysterical adventures! -- Chicago TribunePure 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. -- VOYAFunny 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

About The Author

Gordon Korman is the #1 bestselling author of three books in The 39 Clues series as well as eight books in his Swindle series: Swindle, Zoobreak, Framed, Showoff, Hideout, Jackpot, Unleashed, and Jingle. His other books include This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall! (published when he was 14); The Toilet Paper Tigers; Radio Fifth Grade; Slacker; Restart; Whatshisface; Level 13; the trilogies Island, Everest, Dive, Kidnapped, and Titanic; and the series The Hypnotists and On the Run. Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario and he lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at www.gordonkorman.com.