About the author(s)

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.

Reviews

“Narration filled with crisp dialogue brings immediacy to Josh’s painful practice sessions, the excitement of his games, and his confusion at the flux of middle-school dynamics.” - Kirkus Reviews on BASEBALL GREAT, a New York Times bestseller - Kirkus Reviews

“Real baseball aficionados will appreciate the treatment of some of the more subtle nuances of the game. Enjoyable, unpretentious escapism.” - School Library Journal on RIVALS, a 2010 Indie Regional Bestseller - School Library Journal

“The top of the sports fiction lineup.” - Booklist on New York Times bestseller BEST OF THE BEST - Booklist

Green goes Hollywood-literally - School Library Journal

Exciting and humorous. Many young readers will enjoy this lighthearted and fast-moving modern take on a familiar plot device, including fans of Green’s other sports novels. - Booklist

The magic, mystery and fun of the twins phenomenon is the heart and soul of Tim Green’s new novel, PINCH HIT. Green has written another brilliant work of sports fiction for young readers, with a fun twist. It’s a genuine story about moving on from mistakes. In the end, a big extended family isn’t much different from a baseball team. Everybody has the same goal: love and accept each other for the good of the team. - TeenReeds

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