Rocket Arm

#1 New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green is back with an action-packed novel about a football player with big dreams whose life changes forever when he attends an athletic boarding school. Now available in paperback!

Zeno Dubois might be young, but he has a remarkable ability. He’s a quarterback with a “rocket arm”—he’s able to throw a football for incredible distances.

His dad wants Zeno to succeed, no matter what, so when a coach comes to recruit Zeno to an athletic boarding school, his dad immediately signs Zeno up.

The school is intense, but Zeno quickly bonds with one of his coaches, Coach Lamb. However, when Zeno tells a reporter that Coach Lamb uses unusual healing methods, he finds himself at the center of a media storm. While trying to keep a low profile, Zeno stumbles across a mystery and starts to go out nightly to uncover the truth. With his energy down and the media circling, will Zeno be able to perform in the biggest game of the season?
Middle Grade Football Book: Zeno has a rocket arm, but at an elite sports academy, talent isn’t enough. He’ll have to navigate intense rivalries, demanding coaches, and the pressure of the national spotlight.Friendship and Teamwork: With his gassy but fiercely loyal roommate Archie at his back, Zeno learns that the toughest challenges aren’t faced alone, on or off the field.High-Stakes Drama: When an injury threatens his season, Zeno accepts help from a coach with unusual healing techniques—sparking a media firestorm that questions everything.A Powerful Coming of Age Story: More than just a game, this is a story about finding your own voice, standing up for what’s right, and learning what it truly means to be a leader.