Books like Football Hero by Tim Green

Josh and his twin brother Jordan navigate high school, basketball, and the changing bond between them through verses of rhyme and the thrill of the game.

Troy White, a football‑savvy teenager, can predict every play. When his single mother lands a job with the Atlanta Falcons, he must convince star linebacker Seth Halloway of his gift before the team’s championship hopes and his mom’s career hang in the balance.

When Troy White proved his remarkable "football genius" to the Atlanta Falcons, they brought him on board as a team consultant. Now, thanks to Troy's ability to predict winning plays, the Falcons are pulling in victories. Troy loves his starring role behind the scenes and the thrill of having NFL star linebacker Seth Halloway (who's dating Troy's mom) to coach his own Duluth Tigers team on their way to a state championship.Then Troy's perfect world comes crashing down. Reporter Brent Peele is out to smear as much mud on the Falcons as he can, and that means going after Troy. The vicious media storm that descends on the football genius threatens not only his job with the Falcons and the Tigers' run at a championship but his mother's career—and Seth's—as well.Together with his best friends, loyal Nathan and feisty Tate, Troy sets out to unmask the dishonest Peele—and save Seth's reputation—no matter what the risk.With his signature blend of thrilling action and insider knowledge, Tim Green shows Troy, hero of the New York Times bestselling Football Genius, in a new and riveting adventure.

Twelve‑year‑old Troy longs to meet his estranged father, but once he appears, a tense reunion unfolds amid his mother’s anger, the father’s murky business dealings, and Troy’s own conflicted emotions.

Brock, fleeing with his father, starts anew in a different town, joins the local football team, and struggles to blend in while his dad’s past threatens to derail their fresh start.