Football Genius ( Football Genius) (Reprint) (Paperback) by Tim Green
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br> The action-packed "New York Times" bestseller written by a former NFL player is the story of a 12-year-old boy with a phenomenal gift: He can predict any football play before it happens. This edition includes an interview with the author and a preview of his next book. <p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br> <p><strong><em>New York Times</em> 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.</strong></p><p>Twelve-year-old Troy White has a phenomenal gift: He can predict football plays before they even happen. Any position. Any player. Any team.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p> <p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br> <p>An ordinary boy with an extraordinary talent</p><p>Troy White can predict any football play before it happens. And when his single mom gets a job with the Atlanta Falcons, Troy knows it's his big chance to help them out of their slump--and finally prove his football genius. But unless Troy can convince star linebacker Seth Halloway that he's telling the truth, the Falcons' championship--and Troy's mom's job--are in serious jeopardy.</p> <p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br> "Non-sports fans will root for underdog Troy ('I want to do something. I want to be something. I thought this was my chance') and enthusiasts will thrill to the first-hand knowledge Green brings to the novel."--<em>Publishers Weekly</em> </br></br>"Non-sports fans will root for underdog Troy...and enthusiasts will thrill to the first-hand knowledge Green brings"--<em>Publishers Weekly</em> </br></br>"As close as you can come to NFL action without putting on the pads. Filled with excitement, suspense--and great football!"--Bill Parcells, NFL championship coach </br></br>"Will appeal to all young football fans with its authentic football action and determined young hero."--KLIATT </br></br>"A first purchase for libraries looking to bolster their sports fiction."--School Library Journal </br></br>"Appealing...the effortless commingling of real players with fictional characters should keep middle-graders engrossed."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books </br></br>"Green makes Troy a winning hero, and he ties everything together with a fast-moving plot."--ALA Booklist
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