Age rating and parents' guide:Restart
by Gordon Korman
Ages 9–14
Restart by Gordon Korman is best for children aged 9–14. It has mild violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Bullying backstory.
Chase falls off his roof and wakes up with total amnesia. When he returns to middle school, he discovers he was once the school's most notorious bully, feared and hated by many of his peers. Having completely forgotten who he used to be, Chase has an unexpected clean slate to decide what kind of person he actually wants to become. Told from multiple student perspectives, it offers a thoughtful and funny look at redemption, reputation, and whether people can truly change.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Bullying backstory
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Novel
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Mostly text
- Emotionally light
Great for kids who like
- Realistic Fiction (School & Friendships)
- School life
- Friendship
Reading mood
- Thoughtful
Good to talk about
- Friendship
- Emotions & empathy
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