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Gordon Korman (2017)

What if you woke up and couldn't remember being a terrible person — would you still be one?

EraContemporary
Pages244
Difficulty☆☆☆☆ Accessible
AP Appearances0

Short Summary

Chase Ambrose, a thirteen-year-old bully, falls off the roof of his house and loses all memory of who he was. When he returns to school, he discovers he was feared and hated by most students but idolized by his cruel friends. Without his memories to guide him, Chase must decide who he wants to be — and whether the person he was before deserves forgiveness or erasure.

Detailed Summary

Chase Ambrose wakes up in a hospital bed with no memory of his life. He doesn't recognize his parents, his house, his room, or his reflection. The doctors call it amnesia — a clean sweep of autobiographical memory caused by a fall from his roof. He retains skills (he can ride a bike, do math, speak ...

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