Age rating and parents' guide:Football Genius
by Tim Green
Ages 9–14
Football Genius by Tim Green is best for children aged 9–14. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
A young football prodigy uncovers a conspiracy involving the Atlanta Falcons and risks everything to expose it.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Novel
- Part of the Football Genius series
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Mostly text
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Sports
Reading mood
- Playful
Good to talk about
- Sports
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