This book is filled with real life events of a tween or middle schooler.... every one knows how it feels to not be able to play a sport they love to play because they have a injury or health issue, in this case the young boy is on the baseball team and then gets told he has mono and won't be able to play... while he is recuperating he switched to poetry and figures out he really likes releasing his feelings in that way.... This is a must read for anyone, parents, grandparents, boy or girls
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Shakespeare Bats Cleanup
(2004, Fiction - Contemporary Fiction, Written by Ron Koertge)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Poetry helps a jock get well -- and get the girl.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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About Shakespeare Bats Cleanup
Parents need to know that many types of poetry are discussed and modeled, perhaps prompting some readers to try some of their own. The power of words and writing to help us deal with life is shown (not to mention that writing poetry gets Kevin a terrific girlfriend!).
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about poetry. Which poem in the book was your favorite? What did you enjoy about it -- the use of form, the subject matter, both? What types of poetry do you enjoy reading and writing? Do you find some subjects better suited to certain forms of poetry than others?
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