Synopsis: Lose your memory find your life. Chase’s memory just went out the window. Chase doesn’t remember falling off his 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 see’s that different kids have different reactions to his return. Some kids treat him like a hero and 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 get’s! Pretty soon it’s not just a question on who Chase is it’s a question of who he was and who he’s going to be.
Review: Restart is a wonderful book! Gordon’s writing style is very realistic and unique. My favourite part of the book was when Shoshana dumped her strawberry frozen yogurt on Chase’s head because he bullied her younger brother. There were also some challenges in the book. Because your reading something so realistic you can be bored in a short period of time. This book made me feel happy, sad, angry and emotional. All in all I think that this is a wonderful book that I hope you enjoy!
suggested for ages 8- 12
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