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.
After injuring a classmate, popular bully Chase loses his memory and gets a chance to rebuild his identity.
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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