Operation Do-Over

Operation Do-Over
Gordon Korman
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NZ$ 39.99
Hardback
h210 x 140mm - 304pg
3 Mar 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780063032743
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Unteachables, Gordon Korman, comes a hilarious new high-concept friendship story in the vein of Back to the Future. Perfect for fans of Korman' s Restart. Mason and Ty were once the very best of friends, like two nerdy sides of the same coin . . . until seventh grade, when Ava Petrakis came along. Now Mason can trace everything bad in his life to that terrible fight they had over the new girl. The one thing he' d give anything for is a do-over. But that can' t happen in real life-can itAs a science kid, Mason knows do-overs are impossible, so he can' t believe it when he wakes up from a freak accident and finds himself magically transported back to seventh grade. His parents aren' t yet divorced and his beloved sheepdog is still alive. Best of all, he and Ty haven' t had their falling-out yet. It makes no logical sense, but Mason is determined to use this second chance to not only save his friendship (and his dog!) but do other things differently-like trying out for the football team and giving new friends a chance. There' s just one person he' ll be avoiding at all costs: Ava. But despite his best efforts, will he be able to stop the chain of events that made his previous life implode
"Korman brings smart plotting to an absorbing time travel narrative that examines the long-term impact of actions. . . . Given [the] opportunity for a do-over, [Mason] seeks to right wrongs as well as try new things, leading to a climax in which both he and readers see what, if anything, has changed. Full of warmth and middle-grade humor. " -- Publishers Weekly "Watching Mason learn from mistakes and explore new aspects of himself (especially with a 17-year-old consciousness trapped in a preteen body) is vicariously satisfying, and the sheer fascination of his predicament will keep readers turning pages, anxious to find out if he succeeds. " -- Kirkus Reviews "Korman' s signature blend of comedy, drama, and middle grade angst will leave readers with a warm fuzzy feeling. " -- Bulletin of the Center for Children' s Books "Korman brings his usual humor and heart to this well-plotted mystery. . . that sensitively explores themes of friendship and family. " -- Publishers Weekly
Gordon Korman wrote his first book at age fourteen and since then has written more than eighty middle grade and teen novels. Favorites include the New York Times bestselling The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers, Book One: The Medusa Plot; Ungifted; Pop; and Schooled. Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York.
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9780063032743
Published: 3 Mar 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Balzer and Bray
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Hardback
Height: 210mm
Width: 140mm
Weight: 372g
Pages: 304

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