The author of Restart is Canadian-American writer Gordon Korman. Korman wrote his first book when he was just 12 years old. Since then, he has written more than 100 books for young readers. He always begins his stories with a grain of truthfrom real life and then uses his imagination to expand that idea into a work of fiction. Most of his stories have a humorousapproach, but he’s also known for his three-part adventure seriesIsland. Korman has said that he enjoys writing for junior high school students because this is the age when kids begin to form their own opinions.
In Restart , Korman addresses the themesof friendship, bullying, and getting a second chance. The novel explores the stories of a former bully and his victims, and it gives readers a close look at the ways trust can be built and lost. The big picture comes together in little bits and pieces as each character offers their own details.
