Shakespeare Makes the Playoffs

Koertge's pleasing variety of verse -- a villanelle here, a sestina there -- is a seamless fit for his story and characters. -- The Horn Book (starred review) Ron Koertge, master of snappy dialogue and a deft poet, offers a fast-paced, sympathetic story that interweaves two narrative voices with humor and warmth. Fourteen-year old Kevin juggles his passions for poetry, baseball, and two very different girls in this funny, insightful sequel to Shakespeare Bats Cleanup.