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Restart

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ISBN: 9781338053777 Pages: 256 Ages: 8-12 Dimensions: 5-1/2 x 8-1/4

About this book

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.

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.

Reviews

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 Journal


Praise for Ungifted:

"A gem for readers looking for a book where the underdog comes out on top." -- Voice of Youth Advocates

"Funny and insightful." -- Publishers Weekly


Praise for Schooled:

* "This rewarding novel features an engaging main character and some memorable moments of comedy, tenderness, and reflection." -- Booklist, starred review


Praise for The Hypnotists:

"Fast-paced... an entertaining mix of intense action and goofy fun." -- Publishers Weekly

Awards

Shortlisted, OLA Silver Birch Award, Fiction 2018
Commended, Resource Links, Best of the Year 2017
Commended, Bank Street College of Education - Best Children's Books of the Year 2018
Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Starred Selection 2017
Runner Up, Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award 2019
Runner Up, Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award, Sundogs 2019

Extras

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