I just finished the sequel to SHAKESPEARE BATS CLEANUP. Author Ron Koertge takes readers back into the life of Kevin Boland. Now he's an 8th grader looking forward to playing baseball in high school and maybe beyond. Still writing poetry, he shares how some things have changed in his life.
Kevin is learning to cope with the fact that his father is dating. It's a little uncomfortable, but he realizes his father is probably lonely. Assured that neither of them have forgotten Kevin's mom, it seems natural that it's time for his dad to move on.
Kevin's own love life is subject of many of his poems. He is in a relationship with Mira. She's quite cute and definitely a great kisser, but she doesn't really care about baseball and only likes his poems if she is mentioned in them. When he meets Amy at a reading at the local bookstore, they become what Amy calls "poetry friends." That works out well until Kevin realizes Amy is starting to feel like more than just a friend because of poetry.
I enjoyed following Kevin's life again. He is clever and creative. His way with words and humor will stay with me a long time.
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