Book Series · 6 Books

Football Genius Books

In order from Football Genius to Perfect Season.

Six connected sports novels follow talented young players whose football ambitions bring them into the orbit of professional teams, family secrets, and high-stakes trouble.

Reviewed by the Bookroo Editors Updated August 12, 2026

Reading order

How to Read the Football Genius Books

Read the six books in publication order, from Football Genius through Perfect Season. Early books shift attention between Troy White and Ty Lewis before their stories connect, so skipping ahead can spoil relationships and earlier outcomes.

Sources: Tim Green's official Football Champ page, HarperCollins' official Tim Green author page.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

The football action comes with more serious off-field stakes than a typical team story. Expect hard hits and sports injuries, bullying, family conflict, dishonest adults, crime, threats, and kids placed in danger. Loyalty and integrity matter throughout, but readers who only want game-day action may find the suspense intense.

Where to start

Where Should My Child Start?

Begin with Football Genius

The first book introduces Troy's unusual ability to predict plays and the people and pressures that drive the larger story.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$958

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2007

Football Genius

By Tim Green

A boy's football foresight could save a team and his mom's job.

272 pages· 47,849 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

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Paperback

Summary: Twelve-year-old Troy White has an extraordinary ability to predict football plays before they happen. When his mom lands a job with the Atlanta Falcons, Troy sees a chance to prove his talent. But with tight security and a skeptical star linebacker, Seth Halloway, Troy must find a way to make them listen. Can Troy's foresight lead the Falcons to victory and secure his mom's job, or will his gift go unnoticed? The stakes are high, and the clock is ticking in this thrilling sports adventure.

In reading order