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May 21, 2026 at 02:56 pm Reply

Ava

Dear Gordon Korman,

I loved your book Restart. It was one of my favorite books. What was your favorite Character in Restart? Why did you want to make Restart? Did Chase's mom and dad get divorced? If they did, why did they get divorced? Why did you choose Brendon to be the last chapter instead of Chase? Could you make a movie about restart?

From Ava
May 22, 2026 at 02:57 am Reply

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Hi, Ava,

I'm glad RESTART made such a big hit with you. My favorite character was Chase himself, but I really did enjoy writing the part of Brendan! If Chase's Mom and Dad were divorced, I presume it was because they didn't wat to stay married any longer. That's a very private matter among couples. And Brendan belonged in the last chapter to finish the story. That was just a feeling that I had at the end of the book. -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi, Ava,

I'm glad RESTART made such a big hit with you. My favorite character was Chase himself, but I really did enjoy writing the part of Brendan! If Chase's Mom and Dad were divorced, I presume it was because they didn't wat to stay married any longer. That's a very private matter among couples. And Brendan belonged in the last chapter to finish the story. That was just a feeling that I had at the end of the book. -----Gordon Korman-----