About the book
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?
- A Second Chance Story: After a freak accident sends him back to seventh grade, Mason has one shot to undo the mistakes that ruined his friendship—and his life.
- Friends to Enemies: Mason and Ty were inseparable, until a new girl named Ava came between them. Now, he's determined to prevent their epic falling-out before it even starts.
- Reliving the Past: This time, Mason won't just save his friendship. He'll try to keep his parents from divorcing, save his beloved dog's life, and even attempt to make the football team.
- Humor and Heart: A hilarious and heartfelt novel about friendship, forgiveness, and facing the consequences of your actions—even the second time around.
Editions of Operation Do-Over
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780063032750
- EBook
- ISBN 9780063032767
Read an Excerpt
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?
- A Second Chance Story: After a freak accident sends him back to seventh grade, Mason has one shot to undo the mistakes that ruined his friendship—and his life.
- Friends to Enemies: Mason and Ty were inseparable, until a new girl named Ava came between them. Now, he's determined to prevent their epic falling-out before it even starts.
- Reliving the Past: This time, Mason won't just save his friendship. He'll try to keep his parents from divorcing, save his beloved dog's life, and even attempt to make the football team.
- Humor and Heart: A hilarious and heartfelt novel about friendship, forgiveness, and facing the consequences of your actions—even the second time around.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Operation Do-Over about?
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?
- A Second Chance Story: After a freak accident sends him back to seventh grade, Mason has one shot to undo the mistakes that ruined his friendship—and his life.
- Friends to Enemies: Mason and Ty were inseparable, until a new girl named Ava came between them. Now, he's determined to prevent their epic falling-out before it even starts.
- Reliving the Past: This time, Mason won't just save his friendship. He'll try to keep his parents from divorcing, save his beloved dog's life, and even attempt to make the football team.
- Humor and Heart: A hilarious and heartfelt novel about friendship, forgiveness, and facing the consequences of your actions—even the second time around.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Operation Do-Over?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics > Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and life changes
Where can I read a sample of Operation Do-Over?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780063032750
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Operation Do-Over?
Gordon Korman
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Operation Do-Over is available as paperback(ISBN 9780063032750) and ebook(ISBN 9780063032767)
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