RESTART(the book)

Intro Hello my pookies! Let’s talk about Restart by Gordon Korman — a book full of drama, memory loss, redemption, and a whole lot of middle school chaos. Let's meet the characters, because this cast is wild: 💥 Chase Ambrose – He’s the main guy. A football star who falls off his roof and gets amnesia. Yup, total memory wipe. Doesn’t remember his mom (Tina), his brother (Johnny), or the fact that he used to be… kind of a menace. 🎥 Shoshanna Weber – Strong, smart, and 100% done with Chase. She’s in the video club and hates Chase for bullying her twin brother, Joel Weber. But when amnesia-Chase starts acting different… she’s not sure what to think. 📹 Brendan Espinoza – Another video club legend and former target of Chase’s bullying. He’s awkward, funny, and caught between giving Chase a second chance or running in the opposite direction. 🪖 Mr. Solway – A grumpy war hero living in assisted living. Chase meets him during community service, and their unexpected friendship changes everything. 🧼 Aaron Hakimian – One of Chase’s old besties. A football player with serious attitude and way too much facial hair for middle school. Still a bully, still proud of it. 🐻 Bear Bratsky – Chase’s other partner-in-bullying. Loud, mean, and not exactly the brightest. He’s not here for Chase’s new nice-guy act. 🎼 Joel Weber – Shoshanna’s twin and a talented pianist. He was bullied so badly he had to switch schools. He’s slowly figuring out if he can forgive the “new” Chase. 🧍‍♂️ Frank Ambrose – Chase’s dad. A former football star who peaked in middle school and thinks toughness is everything. Not the best role model. 👧 Kimberly Tooley – Peppy, bubbly, and totally crushing on Chase. She’s into football boys and is one of the first to believe Chase might really be changing. 👩 Tina (Chase’s mom) – She’s been through a lot. Supportive and kind, she believes her son can be better — but she also remembers the damage he caused. 🧸 Helene – Chase’s little half-sister. She’s only 4