Are you ready for some football...(books, that is)?

The Colts. The Saints. They are facing off this Sunday at Superbowl XLIV. It's sure to be a great game for all you football fans out there. Although I was never really much of an athlete, I really enjoy reading books about them...especially football. There are quite a few excellent authors who write sports fiction for children. There's the well-known Dan Gutman, author of the popular Baseball Card Adventure series, as well as Matt Christopher, and Rich Wallace.

Therefore, in light of the big game on Sunday I thought I'd take the opportunity to highlight a few of my football favorites. Happy Reading!

Football Genius by Tim Green - The author, Tim Green, was a top NFL defensive player for the Atlanta Falcons for eight years and writes ficton for both adults and children. Football Genius is the story of Troy White, a boy with the uncanny gift to predict football plays before they happen. It is an action packed, sports adventure full of suspence and some great football.

Kickoff by Tiki and Ronde Barber - This novel is written by and based upon the true experiences of twin NFL stars Tiki and Ronde Barber. Easy and fast to read, this chapter book tells of how the middle school brothers worked hard to overcome their challenges (like their small size) to play the game they loved.

Million-Dollar Throw by Mike Lupica - What would you do with a million dollars at thirteen? ESPN sports columnist and author Mike Lupica spins the ficional tale of Nate Brodie, a boy with a gifted arm, who gets the chance to throw a pass through a target at a Patriot game for the chance to win a million dollars. Be sure to watch the trailer here.

-Posted by Nadine