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May 15, 2026 at 06:24 pm Reply

Julianna

Dear Gordon Korman, my name is Julianna . I'm a middle scholar and I recently just read your book called Restart . I know the book was written a while ago but I just wanted to say I really enjoyed your book. I really liked the chapter when Chase loses his memory and you made him hangout with all of the kids he used to bully from the video club.In my opinion this really sets up the rest of the novel well. Another really funny part I enjoyed was when Brendan Espinoza rode a tricycle through the car wash while Chase filmed it.

If you have a moment to respond I have a couple questions for my independent study I am completing for my grade 8 teacher. How long did it take to write this book? Where did you get the idea or inspiration from to write this? And I'm wondering if you have any new books you're working on right now. Thank you for taking the time. I hope you find time to email me back.

Julianna

Grade 8
May 16, 2026 at 02:44 am Reply

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Hi, Julianna,

Thanks for posting. I'm pleased to hear that RESTART made a hit with you. As you might imagine, it was a lot of fun to write, too. I'll try to deal with your questions:

It took about 7 months for RESTART to be ready to hand in to my editors. After that, it took a little work to whip into shape. So total -- about 8 months. The idea came from the same place I get all my story ideas -- a lot of thinking and plotting. No big mystery about it. It's just work. And I'm ALWAYS working on something new. The latest release, which is Book #107, is HYPERGIFTED, 3rd in the "Gifted" series. And early in July, you can look for #108, SLEEPLESS -- laughs, and even some suspense, guaranteed!

OK? Thanks again, Julianna! -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi, Julianna,

Thanks for posting. I'm pleased to hear that RESTART made a hit with you. As you might imagine, it was a lot of fun to write, too. I'll try to deal with your questions:

It took about 7 months for RESTART to be ready to hand in to my editors. After that, it took a little work to whip into shape. So total -- about 8 months. The idea came from the same place I get all my story ideas -- a lot of thinking and plotting. No big mystery about it. It's just work. And I'm ALWAYS working on something new. The latest release, which is Book #107, is HYPERGIFTED, 3rd in the "Gifted" series. And early in July, you can look for #108, SLEEPLESS -- laughs, and even some suspense, guaranteed!

OK? Thanks again, Julianna! -----Gordon Korman-----