76 pages • 2 hours read
Gordon KormanRestart
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Gordon Korman's Restart, middle schooler Chase Ambrose wakes up with amnesia after falling off a roof, unable to remember his past as a bully. As he navigates school and community service, he gradually discovers the person he used to be and strives to change for the better, forming new friendships and dealing with past conflicts. The book includes themes of bullying and amnesia.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Korman's Restart offers an engaging story about a boy with amnesia who must reassess his life and past actions. Positively, reviewers appreciate its compelling characters and thought-provoking themes of redemption and second chances. Some critiques mention predictable plot points and underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, it's a solid middle-grade read with a meaningful message.
Who Should Read Restart?
Readers who relish middle-grade fiction will enjoy Restart by Gordon Korman. Ideal for fans of books like Wonder and Holes, this novel caters to those who appreciate themes of redemption, personal growth, and the complexities of social dynamics. Young readers who enjoy stories about overcoming challenges and self-discovery will find it compelling.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
730LBook Details
Realistic Fiction
Children's Literature
Education
Bullying
Education
Relationships: Friendship
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt