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Operation Do-Over

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Operation Do-Over by Gordon Korman is a children's book that explores themes of friendship, time travel, and second chances. The story follows a young boy who unexpectedly gets the chance to go back in time to redo pivotal moments in his life. He aims to repair a fractured friendship, discovering along the way that even small choices can have big consequences.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about friendship, second chances, and the concept of time travel. It's perfect for those who are drawn to tales of young protagonists navigating life's challenges and the exciting possibility of doing things differently to change the future.

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Operation Do-Over

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.

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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 it?

As 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?

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Operation Do-Over by Gordon Korman has been praised for its engaging time travel narrative that explores the consequences of actions and the chance for redemption. With warm humour and a plot filled with comedy and drama, readers enjoy following Mason as he navigates his dual-aged consciousness to correct past mistakes. The book balances middle-grade angst with themes of friendship and family, providing a satisfying and enjoyable read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063032750

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 February 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 209g

Pages: 320

About the Author

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.

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