Books with author R.J. Owen

Got Hunger Games hangover? Look no further. AdMe+ is the latest book series that looks into a future where the world has become overpowered by greed and corruption.Follow Duran's last few weeks of high school where he faces Auction Day, where every pupil is bid for by companies who will then own their Life Sponsorship contract.Duran's father was the inventor of the biggest technological communication advancement of the twenty second century where people can communicate with one another through Mindmeld, a thought channeling device. Unbeknownst to Duran he holds the key to unlocking the system that his father tried to contain before he died in a work accident.This book is a look into the future where social media marketing and corporate power have taken control of citizens lives. The world is plagued by radiation poisoning meaning people must be protected in order to step outside.Sport remains in society but has been flipped so that the geeky rather than sporty kids are at the pinnacle of the game.If you love football, computer games (especially Goldeneye from the 90's), gadgets, fun, humour and a racy story line then this book will suit you down to the ground. What's more there may be some boys out there who find sport, TV and girls more interesting than reading a book who might find this one pretty decent.Teenagers, Mums and Dads, boys and girls, grandparents and people of all ages should enjoy this book. Fingers crossed it could be the next Hunger Games or Divergent series.

How Nicky Cruz, leader of a vicious teenage gang in New York became a Christian and devoted his life to helping drug addicts. The very popular Faith in Action Series is suitable for individual and class / group work. In addition to the main biographical story, the book contains suggestions for discussion, thinking and writing as well as examination type questions.