Shakespeare Bats Cleanup

This poignant verse novel follows Kevin Boland, a promising fourteen-year-old baseball player, whose life takes an unexpected turn when he's diagnosed with mononucleosis. Forced to rest and unable to play his beloved sport, Kevin initially struggles with frustration and a sense of loss. However, he soon discovers the transformative power of writing, using a journal and experimenting with poetry to process his emotions, reflect on life, love, and the changes he's experiencing. It's a gentle yet powerful story about resilience, finding new passions when old ones are put on hold, and the therapeutic nature of creative expression. Ideal for readers aged 9-14, especially those dealing with illness, injury, or a significant life change.

When Kevin Boland, a fourteen-year-old baseball player, catches mononucleosis, he discovers that keeping a journal and experimenting with poetry not only helps fill the time, it also helps him deal with life, love, and loss. Reprint.