Football Genius

New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green scores a touchdown with this exhilarating and action-packed story about an ordinary boy who becomes a hero you can really root for. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica.

Twelve-year-old Troy White has a phenomenal gift: He can predict football plays before they even happen. Any position. Any player. Any team.

When Troy's single mom gets a job working for the Atlanta Falcons, Troy sees this as an opportunity to show what he can do. But first he has to get to the Falcons--and with tight security and a notoriously mean coach, even his mom's field passes aren't much help.

Then Troy and his best friends devise a plan to get the attention of star linebacker Seth Halloway. With Seth's playing and Troy's genius, the Falcons could be unstoppable if they'll only listen. But if he can't convince Seth he's telling the truth, the Falcons' championship and his mom's job are at risk.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 08/01/2007
ISBN: 9780061122705
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 9.04h x 6.38w x 0.88d
Award: Isinglass Teen Read Award - Nominee
Award: Iowa Teen Award - Nominee
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Booklist 05/01/2007 pg. 91
Kirkus Review - Children 06/15/2007 pg. 607
School Library Journal 07/01/2007 pg. 103
Kliatt 07/01/2007 pg. 14
Publishers Weekly 07/09/2007 pg. 54
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2007 pg. 241 - Reviewed - More Editing Needed
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2007 pg. 87
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2008 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 115892 / Football Genius
Reading Level: 4.8 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 7