Football Champ

Description: This companion to the "New York Times"-bestselling "Football Genius" featuresTim's memorable hero Troy and delves into the flashy world of American sportsmedia, revealing its dark underside.

Brief description:

Tim Green, for many years a star defensive end with the Atlanta Falcons, is a man of many talents. He's the author of such gripping books for adults as the New York Times bestselling The Dark Side of the Game and American Outrage. Tim graduated covaledictorian from Syracuse University and was a first-round draft pick. He later earned his law degree with honors, and he has also worked as an NFL commentator for FOX Sports and NPR.

His first book for young readers, Football Genius, inspired in part by his players and his own kids, became a New York Times bestseller and was followed by Football Hero, Football Champ, The Big Time, and Deep Zone. He drew on his experiences playing and coaching Little League for Rivals and Pinch Hit and two more New York Times bestsellers: Baseball Great and Best of the Best.

Bestselling author Jon Scieszka called Tim Green's Unstoppable, a book about a boy's struggle with cancer that debuted at #2 on the New York Times bestseller list, "Absolutely heroic. And something every guy should read."

Tim Green lives with his wife, Illyssa, and their five children in upstate New York.

Review Quotes:

Praise for FOOTBALL GENIUS: "Non-sports fans will root for underdog Troy and enthusiasts will thrill to the firsthand knowledge Green brings to the novel." - Publishers Weekly

Praise for FOOTBALL HERO: "Green...of course nails the action and behind-the-scenes information. Sure to be a hit!"--starred review - KLIATT

Praise for FOOTBALL HERO: "Instantly gripping...keeps the tension level high and the pages flipping furiously." - Kirkus Reviews

"An engaging page-turner that's full of play-by-play action." - Kirkus Reviews

"A fast-paced read." - Time for Kids

"The characters are engaging and the game action is exciting. Short cliff-hanger chapters make this a good bet for reluctant readers." - School Library Journal