Books with author Tim Green

Bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green scores a touchdown with this exhilarating novel, his first for young readers. Football Genius is an action-packed adventure with gripping suspense, a hero you can really root for, and an insider's look at the world of professional football.Troy White has a phenomenal gift. He can predict football plays before they happen. Any position. Any player. Any team.When Troy's single mom gets a job working in public relations for the Atlanta Falcons, Troy figures it's his chance to prove 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.

Scholastic and the NFL are teaming up for books that bring football to life. Written by former NFL pro, NPR and FOX commentator, Tim Green, this reader is a real insider's look at America's game.Ever wondered how top atheletes got their start in the game? Well, former NFL star Tim Green (now a regular commentator for NPR and FOX as well as a novelist in his own right) is going to tell you. Drawing on interviews he's conducted in the course of his career, this is the real story of how some of biggest, toughtest, hardest-hitting guys came to play the game.

[Children's Fiction (Ages 8-12)] New York Times bestselling author and former NFL defensive end Tim Green encourages listeners to fight for their dreams in this heartfelt story about a young football star grappling with the stress of living up to his father's name. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica!Danny Owens is dedicating his seventh-grade season to his Super Bowl champion father, who recently passed away. Danny promises everyone that, just like his dad, he'll dominate the big game at the end of the season and earn a spot on the high school varsity team.Then his English teacher catches him cheating on a test. Even though Danny can retake it, he knows there's no point. He can't read. And if Danny can't pass this class, he won't be eligible to play in the championship game that could unlock his future.While his resentment rises against the only person willing to help him win off the field, the pressure to succeed begins to weigh heavily on Danny's shoulders. Danny is being tested on every level now, and to pass, he may very well have to choose a different path from his father's.

Things couldn't be going better for Troy White. The Atlanta Falcons' football genius is at the top of his game, helping the team get to the playoffs. Agents and lawyers are knocking on his door with big-money offers for the upcoming season. And his own football team has just won the Georgia State Championship! Troy's celebrating with his friends at linebacker Seth Halloway's mansion when another lawyer comes knocking—and he says, "I think I'm your father." In that instant, Troy's life is changed. Powerfully charged from start to finish, this is an amazing portrayal of Troy's struggle to make his lifetime dreams of being with his father come true. Filled with page-turning excitement as a high-stakes deal increases the clash of family tension, The Big Time is an unforgettable experience.

In his most dramatic and hard–hitting story yet, former NFL defensive end Tim Green writes about what it takes to be a winner, even when it seems like fate has dealt an impossible hand. Inspired by interviews with real–life cancer survivors and insider sports experience, this unforgettable story shows a brave boy who learns what it truly means to be unstoppable. As a foster kid in a cruel home, Harrison knows his dream of playing in the NFL is a longshot. Then, Harrison’s luck begins to change. He is brought into a home with kind, loving parents—his new dad is even a football coach. Harrison’s big build and incredible determination quickly make him a star running back on the junior high school team. But Harrison’s good luck can’t last forever. Harrison has a cancerous tumor on his knee that must be removed. He goes to sleep in the hospital, and when he wakes up, his leg from the knee down is gone. At first, Harrison is devastated. But with the help of his father’s amputee friend, he rallies through a rigorous training program to prove himself unstoppable, not just as a player, but as a person.

Over 500 pages of fantasy, fey, dragons, magic, and action - and of course, King Arthur!King Arthur, the Once and Future King, is destined to return, and Tom is destined to wake him.When the Lady of the Lake summons Tom to the Other, she tells him he has to wake King Arthur from his long sleep on Avalon. She sets him on a journey that will change his life forever.He encounters magic, mythical creatures, and wonders he never thought possible. But he also finds his life in danger more times than he cares to count. If he’s to survive, he has to find courage he never thought he had, and he has to learn to fight.From King Arthur and Excalibur, to Nimue and Merlin, Tom finds that old myths are real, and so are ancient enemies. But, he also finds that with great risks, comes great friendships.This box set contains Tom’s Inheritance, Twice Born, and Galatine’s Curse.Tom’s Inheritance is also available in audio.If you love magic, mystery and old myths with a new twist, you’ll love this re-imagining of the Arthurian legend.Buy now to read your new fantasy series.

From New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green comes a baseball book pulsing with action. Baseball Great offers a baseball story attuned to today’s headlines, a totally involving, character-driven, sports-centered thriller. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica. As a young reviewer on Brightly.com said: “Great book with many exciting, surprising events that make you want to keep reading."When the school paper calls him “Grant Middle’s best hope for its first-ever city-wide championship,” Josh feels like he’s starting to get noticed—in good and bad ways. Seeing Josh’s talent, his father drags him out of the school baseball tryouts and gets him in the running for the Titans, the local youth championship team coached by Rocky Valentine.All Josh really wants to do is play ball, but now Rocky wants him to gulp down protein shakes and other supplements. Suspicious, Josh and his new friend, Jaden, uncover a dangerous secret—and catch the attention of one man who will do anything to keep them from exposing it.

Trevor and Sam look alike. But their lives couldn't be more different.Trevor is a movie star, living the Hollywood life in a huge mansion with his own limo, pool, and bowling alley. There's nothing he doesn't have except the one thing he wants most: to play baseball for real.Sam is a regular kid who seems to have what it takes to make it to baseball's Major Leagues. He's determined to get the scouts at the big USC tournament to recognize his talent. And he really wants to see his dad, a struggling screenwriter, realize his own dream.When Sam signs up at Casting Central to make some extra money, he and Trevor come together on a movie set and see the chance to trade places—to pinch hit for each other and make everyone's dreams come true.At first, it's all good. . . . But what happens when the boys take their game too far?

Witchcraft, dark magic, and demons. No one is safe in White Haven.White Haven has a history of witchcraft, but the locals don't know that there are real witches living among them, and Avery is one of them. When she receives an ominous premonition, a rune covered box, and an intriguing letter, all hinting at the mysterious past of her hometown, perched on the Cornish coast, Avery realises that the witches are missing a vital part of their history.Five missing grimoires.And when the annoying, but very handsome, Alex Bonneville, shares the same premonition, they know that trouble's coming. Against her better judgement, Avery teams up with the other witches to uncover the truth.Unfortunately, someone will do anything to stop them.Now is the time to uncover the past.Now is the time to reclaim their heritage.And they'll risk everything to do it.When quirky White Haven turns into a battleground of magic and demons, only the White Haven Witches can stop it.If you love urban fantasy with a twist of romance and plenty of magic, you'll love book 1 of the White Haven Witches.

Troy White has a phenomenal gift. He can predict football plays before they happen. Any position. Any player. Any team. When Troy's single mom gets a job working in public relations for the Atlanta Falcons, Troy figures it's his chance to prove 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. Bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green scores a touchdown with this exhilarating novel, his first for young readers. Football Genius is an action-packed adventure with gripping suspense, a hero you can really root for, and an insider's look at the world of professional football.

King Arthur is destined to return and Tom is destined to wake him.When the Lady of the Lake summons Tom to the Other, she tells him he has to wake King Arthur from his long sleep on Avalon.Tom starts a journey that will change his life forever.He finds a world where magic still exists, and mythical creatures walk among fey. And he finds that the legends he thought were myth are very real.So are ancient enemies.If he’s to survive, he must learn to fight, and find courage he never knew he had.He’s about to become part of a legend.If you love magic, mystery, and Arthurian legend, you’ll love Tom’s Inheritance. Buy now for your next fantasy adventure.