Restart

Gordon Korman's 'Restart' tells the compelling story of Chase Ambrose, a notorious middle school bully who loses his memory after a severe fall. Waking up with no recollection of his past, Chase is confronted with the reputation of his former self and the impact of his actions on others. The book explores themes of identity, redemption, and the power of second chances as Chase tries to understand who he was and who he wants to be. It's a thought-provoking read for ages 8-12, prompting discussions about empathy, forgiveness, and the complexities of social dynamics in middle school.

Chase Ambrose, an 8th grade bully has the chance to restart his life after a great, big fall that made him lose his memory.As he tries to rebuild his life he finds out about all the horrible things he has done and does not like that version of himself so he decides to make a change.But others cannot trust his new life.Will Chase be able to gain trust from others or will he never be forgiven?