Chase is waking up in the hospital and learning that he fell off his roof. He doesn't remember why he got on the roof or how he fell off. He doesn't remember that he is a football star, but his friends and father assure him that he is. He doesn't remember his own mother. Chase has complete amnesia due to the fall. Starting back at school, Chase is shocked to discover that many kids at school seem terrified of him, and he learns that he was a bully whose actions forced a classmate to change schools and earned Chase community service. Chase can't imagine why he would want to hurt others, and his amnesia gives him a fresh start to become a better person and explore new things. Unfortunately, Chase's football buddies don't like the new Chase. As Chase's memories begin to resurface, who will Chase decide to be? Boys who loved Pop will clamor for Korman's newest title. It has sports, humor, and a powerful lesson wrapped up in an entertaining tale that you won't be able to put down. Another plus is it's small size make it accessible to so many readers. Highly recommended!
Restart by Gordan Korman
Chase is waking up in the hospital and learning that he fell off his roof. He doesn't remember why he got on the roof or how he fell off. He doesn't remember that he is a football star, but his friends and father assure him that he is. He doesn't remember his own mother. Chase has complete amnesia due to the fall. Starting back at school, Chase is shocked to discover that many kids at school seem terrified of him, and he learns that he was a bully whose actions forced a classmate to change schools and earned Chase community service. Chase can't imagine why he would want to hurt others, and his amnesia gives him a fresh start to become a better person and explore new things. Unfortunately, Chase's football buddies don't like the new Chase. As Chase's memories begin to resurface, who will Chase decide to be? Boys who loved Pop will clamor for Korman's newest title. It has sports, humor, and a powerful lesson wrapped up in an entertaining tale that you won't be able to put down. Another plus is it's small size make it accessible to so many readers. Highly recommended!
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AuthorMs. Smith has been the librarian at Washington HS in Sioux Falls, SD, since 2005. She enjoys reading, watching K-Dramas, Harry Potter and hanging out with her family. Archives
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