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Hi, Ms. Holloway & SMS students,

Questions: I had an idea for a book about the reformation of a bully, and that’s the one and only reason why I wrote it — aside from the fact is that writing is what I do for a living. My thoughts throughout the writing were strictly focused on my work. I’m very disciplined that way. I’m also my own best critic, I think. The title is perfect — it describes a situation where someone gets to start his life over. No, sorry, Chase is just someone I made up. He has no connection to my own life. My favorite character? There are two — Brendan, because he begins Chase’s exploration of a new life, and Mr. Solway, who saves Chase in the end.

Hope that covers everything. Thanks, people.                             —–Gordon Korman—–