Restart

• Genre: Middle grade fiction; realistic fiction
• Originally Published: 2017
• Reading Level/Interest: Lexile 730; middle grade (ages 8-12)
• Structure/Length: Novel divided into 30 chapters; approx. 256 pages; approx. 6 hours and 51 minutes on audio
• Protagonist/Central Conflict: Restart is a middle grade realistic fiction novel by Gordon Korman that explores themes of identity, second chances, and friendship. The central conflict revolves around Chase Ambrose, a teenager who wakes up in the hospital with no memory of who he is or what kind of person he used to be. As he returns to school, he must grapple with the consequences of his past actions and confront the people he may have wronged. The novel offers a compelling exploration of personal growth, redemption, and the power of change.
• Potential Sensitivity Issues: Themes of amnesia, personal growth, bullying, and past mistakes

Gordon Korman, Author

• Bio: Born 1963; Canadian-American author known for his contributions to children’s and young adult literature; earned a BFA in Dramatic Writing from New York University; celebrated for his diverse body of work, which encompasses a wide range of genres and interests for young readers; has written over 100 books that have been translated into 32 languages with over 35 million copies sold worldwide
• Other Works: Mixed Up (2023); The Superteacher Project (2023); The Book Fort (2022); Swindle (2008); The 39 Clues series (co-authored)