Restart - Gordon Korman

Restart by Gordon Korman is a compelling and thought-provoking middle-grade novel about identity, redemption, and the life-changing power of second chances. After falling from a roof and suffering severe memory loss, Chase Ambrose wakes up in hospital with no recollection of his past—not even his own name. As he returns to school, he discovers that his classmates have dramatically different opinions about the person he used to be. Some admire him, others fear him, and a few openly despise him. Forced to rebuild his life from the beginning, Chase must confront a difficult question: if he can't remember who he was, can he choose who he wants to become? Told through multiple perspectives, Restart explores themes of friendship, bullying, forgiveness, empathy, and personal growth, encouraging readers to reflect on the choices that shape their character. With Gordon Korman's signature humour, emotional depth and engaging storytelling, this unforgettable novel reminds us that everyone deserves the opportunity to change.

Key Topics

•Identity and self-discovery.
•Second chances.
•Memory loss.
•Friendship.
•Bullying.
•Forgiveness.
•Empathy.
•Personal growth.
•School life.
•Middle-grade fiction.

Reasons to Choose This Book by Gordon Korman

•A bestselling novel by award-winning author Gordon Korman.
•Encourages meaningful discussions about identity, kindness and personal responsibility.
•Engaging multiple-perspective storytelling keeps readers invested from beginning to end.
•Ideal for classroom reading, book clubs and independent study.
•Explores important social and emotional themes relevant to young readers.
•A powerful story that inspires empathy, resilience and positive change.

Restart is an inspiring and emotionally engaging novel that challenges readers to think about who they are, who they want to become and how people can change. Combining humour, mystery and heartfelt storytelling, Gordon Korman delivers an unforgettable story that resonates long after the final page.