"Shakespeare Bats Cleanup" is a poignant coming-of-age story that follows the life of high school senior, Kevin opines. As a budding poet and aspiring writer, he navigates the complexities of his final year, grappling with love, loss, and the challenges of teenage life. Kevin finds solace in his passion for baseball and poetry while trying to deal with reconnecting with his estranged father and coping with his mother's illness. Through his observations and reflections, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, family, and the importance of articulating his emotions, all while considering his future and the power of words. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 11-15 years.

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Turtleback Books .

RON KOERTGE has written many highly acclaimed books for young readers, including Stoner & Spaz, Margaux with an X, The Brimstone Journals, Shakespeare Bats Cleanup, and Where the Kissing Never Stops. He lives in South Pasadena, California.