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Shakespeare Makes the Playoffs
By Koertge, Ron
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-76364-435-2
- Publisher
- Candlewick
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2010
Gr 7-9 Kevin's major interests are baseball and his girlfriend, Mira, in that order. In this warm and funny sequel to "Shakespeare Bats Cleanup" (Candlewick, 2003), the 14-year-old journals in various poetic forms under the supportive tutelage of his widowed father, who is also a poet. Conflicts include Kevin's increasi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2010
In the sequel to Shakespeare Bats Cleanup (rev. 7/03), writer/first baseman/eighth grader Kevin takes on more challenging poetic forms as well as romantic complications. Baseball, of course, remains a comforting fixed point, as his team heads to the playoffs. Through both formal and free verse, Kevin expresses resentment over his dad's dating following his mother's death while also working through his own relationship issues. Tho...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Starred Review on January 1, 2010
Writer/first baseman/eighth grader Kevin (<i>Shakespeare Bats Cleanup</i>) takes on more challenging poetic forms as well as romantic compl...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on May 1, 2010
The poems that make up the story are fun to read. They are also often clever and thematically wide-ranging in a way that seems true to life for a budding young poet. A realistic look at young teen relationships. Kevin’s dilemma is believable. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
