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Operation Do-Over

Gordon Korman (2023-04)

Subgenre
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

BetrayalFriendship

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersTime-Displaced

Synopsis

Mason and Ty were once the very best of friends 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?

Tags

Time TravelContemporary Middle GradeFriendship Fiction

Is Operation Do-Over appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A lighthearted middle grade story about two former best friends who get a chance to redo their friendship-ending fight. No concerning content, with age-appropriate humor and life lessons.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include betrayal and friendship.

Who'll love this

Kids will enjoy the time-travel twist as Mason tries to fix his biggest friendship mistake and discovers what really matters.