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Hi, Mr. Bluestein, & Ethan, Spencer, Cam, & Carter,

I’m really pleased to hear that RESTART went over so well with your group! I’ll try to answer all your questions.

1. It took between 7 and 8 months to complete RESTART to a point where I was satisfied with it, and reay to hand it to my editor at the publisher. The idea came from the same place I get all my ideas — plain old hard work, and a lot of thinking and plotting. I wanted to write something about second chances, and RESTART was it! Characters and events: all fictional, which means I made the whole thing up.

2. There is a film company presently trying to put together a project that will turn RESTART into a movie. That doesn’t mean  it will happen, but there’s a good chance it might because the book is very popular.

3. Reluctant readers will eventually find an author they like, or a style they enjoy, and become readers. Have faith, Mr. B.

While you’re at it, guys, try THE FORT. Some suspense, action, great guy friendships, and plenty of laughs guaranteed!

Thanks for reaching out!                                                                                —–Gordon Korman—–