Football Genius | 
| Author: Tim Green
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Young Adult
Pages: 272
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Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.1 x 0.8
ISBN: 0061122734
EAN: 9780061122736
ASIN: 0061122734
Publication Date: May 1, 2008
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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.
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 Courtesy of Teens Read Too July 4, 2007
TeensReadToo.com (All Over the US & Canada)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
Troy White may seem like any ordinary 12-year-old. He listens to his mom, doesn't steal or sneak out (well, maybe just once) and he's a pretty good athlete. Troy and his mother have each other to survive; they aren't rich or poor but are happy together.
But the one thing that separates Troy from every other 12-year-old is his ability to predict what could happen next. He can't predict what he might get on his next exam at school or what will happen to him in the next ten years, though. Instead, Troy can predict football plays before they even happen. Sounds cool, right? But what good is it if Troy can hardly use this gift?
Then Troy's mom gets a job with his favorite team, the Atlanta Falcons, who aren't doing so well and have been basically losing all of the time. This seems like the perfect chance for Troy to help them out, and maybe they could finally win a game. But would the Falcons jump at the chance and actually believe that a young boy can predict plays, or would they just look at Troy as some crazy fan? With the help of Tate and Nathan, Troy's best friends, Troy might actually pull this off and maybe even learn a little more about his talents, other than his supernatural one.
FOOTBALL GENIUS is a story that both football lovers and non-football fans will enjoy along with any person of any age. Tim Green uses cinematic descriptions that let readers feel that they are experiencing and present at the actual games. As a person who is not a big fan of the sport, I thoroughly enjoyed this novel.
Reviewed by: Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen
 The Best In a Long Time... September 7, 2007
David K. Taggart (Calhoun, GA USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is the best football novel for young readers in a generation.
Troy White is a back-up quarterback on his youth league team; the coach's son starts. He and his single Mom live in rural southern poverty, and troy listens to train whistles in the night.
But Troy has a gift -- he knows what football plays teams will run next. Any teams -- kids league, college, pro. Troy's a genius who can predict what the offence will do.
So when his Mom gets a job in the publicity department of the Atlanta Falcons, Troy suddenly has the chance to get into the big time. But will anybody believe a mere kid? Even if he can convince the Falcons All-Pro linebacker, will the coaches and the team believe him?
A former Atlanta Falcon, author Tim Green gives a behind the scenes look into the real world of pro football. The relationships between Troy, his young friends, and enemies are true to life, and the southern atmosphere authentic.
Football Genius September 27, 2007
Karyl S. Gavigan (Florida)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
A "must" read for the upper elementary/middle school football fan. A rare gem with a great message for any child who has been an underdog. Parents should give this one a read as well, to remember and appreciate a story that inspires the never give up attitude that existed in many of us at one time.
Football Genius October 20, 2007
Ah Vid Reader (PA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is book for football lovers captures the imagination of the reader by combining reality with fantasy; it is written by a former football player. Even reluctant readers immerse themselves in the story, particularly boys age 9-12.
The main character, who loves football, has extraordinary powers. The author created a wholesome high interest, controlled vocabulary story.
Football Genius October 24, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you want a book that has ups and downs and twists and turns then Football Genius is the book for you. This recently released book that came out recently is written by former Atlanta Falcon Tim Green. It is for die hard football fans. This book goes from Troy, the main character almost getting killed, to being a star quarterback. On his team Troy is having problems with his football team because he's not playing but he's excited that his mom got a job with his favorite football team. Troy's amazing gift of being able to tell what play the offense is going to do next helps him get through the hard times. This book is a must read, and you won't be able to put it down until it's done because of all the thrills of sneaking out at night and getting pulled off a football field by security. Tim Green's awesome way of making it so suspenseful was great. If you love suspense thrillers and most importantly football this is definitely the book for you.
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