| Written by Olivia Halle, Hingham, Massachusetts | Meet Olivia Halle Olivia is a senior at Hingham High School, where she is the president of National Honor Society. She is a member of the Varsity Tennis Team and also enjoys sailing, reading, and hiking. Olivia is involved in Hingham’s Mentor Program, Green Team, and MedicalContinue reading “The Gripped Characters: Q&A with Olivia Halle on “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors””
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A Review of “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors” by Hingham High School’s Olivia Halle
| Written by Olivia Halle, Hingham, Massachusetts | Meet Olivia Halle Olivia is a senior at Hingham High School, where she is the president of National Honor Society. She is a member of the Varsity Tennis Team and also enjoys sailing, reading, and hiking. Olivia is involved in Hingham’s Mentor Program, Green Team, and MedicalContinue reading “A Review of “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors” by Hingham High School’s Olivia Halle”
Fast-paced, Educational, & Engrossing: Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 4” is a Must-Read for Today’s Teens – by Olivia Halle
| Written by Olivia Halle, Hingham, Massachusetts | Meet Olivia Halle Olivia is a senior at Hingham High School, where she is the president of National Honor Society. She is a member of the Varsity Tennis Team and also enjoys sailing, reading, and hiking. Olivia is involved in Hingham’s Mentor Program, Green Team, and MedicalContinue reading “Fast-paced, Educational, & Engrossing: Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 4” is a Must-Read for Today’s Teens – by Olivia Halle”
The Gripped Characters: Q&A with Olivia Halle on ‘The Fallout’
After reading Gripped Part 3: The Fallout by Stacy Padula, Olivia was interviewed about her honest thoughts on the characters and storyline.
The Gripped Characters: Q&A with Olivia Halle on ‘Blindsided’
“Right now, I definitely have to root for Chris and Taylor, as both of them are taking monumental steps in their roads to recovery.” – Olivia Halle
The Gripped Characters: Q&A with Olivia Halle on ‘The Truth We Never Told’
Written by Olivia Halle, Hingham, Massachusetts Olivia Halle is a senior at Hingham High School. She is a member of the Varsity Tennis Team and also enjoys sailing, reading, and hiking. Olivia is involved in Hingham’s Mentor Program, Green Team, and Medical Sciences Club along with being president of her school’s National Honor Society. AfterContinue reading “The Gripped Characters: Q&A with Olivia Halle on ‘The Truth We Never Told’”
Hingham High School’s Olivia Halle Reviews “Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told”
Written by Olivia Halle, Hingham, Massachusetts Olivia Halle is a senior at Hingham High School. She is a member of the Varsity Tennis Team and also enjoys sailing, reading, and hiking. Olivia is involved in Hingham’s Mentor Program, Green Team, and Medical Sciences Club along with being president of her school’s National Honor Society. GrippedContinue reading “Hingham High School’s Olivia Halle Reviews “Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told””
Accurate Representation Matters: why the Gripped book series belongs in schools
“Gripped Part 3 warns readers that drugs do not solve problems nor do they provide substantive comfort, which encourages readers to face their challenges rather than temporarily numb the discomfort by abusing substances.” – Olivia Halle
Hingham High School Senior Reviews ‘Gripped 3: The Fallout’ by Stacy Padula
“Padula masterfully explores the relentlessness of addiction and the burdening strain that it exacts on relationships, which will surely make the reader feel that they are in the whirlwind of the book themself.” – Olivia Halle
South Shore Author’s Book Series Sends Vital Message to Teen Readers
As a senior in high school who recently read Gripped Part 2: Blindsided, I believe the Gripped series should be read by adolescents despite its mature content because it examines the harsh realities of drug use.
Massachusetts-based Y.A. Novel Adeptly Explores the Consequences of Drug Abuse
Through reading Blindsided, readers expose themselves to the buildup of addiction, the effects it has on relationships, and its fatal consequences.
Y.A. Novel Socially Prepares Teens for High School and College
Written by Olivia Halle, Hingham, Massachusetts Olivia Halle is a senior at Hingham High School. She is a member of the Varsity Tennis Team and also enjoys sailing, reading, and hiking. Olivia is involved in Hingham’s Mentor Program, Green Team, and Medical Sciences Club along with being president of her school’s National Honor Society. AsContinue reading “Y.A. Novel Socially Prepares Teens for High School and College”
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“Blindsided” Sheds Light on Teen Experiences Often Hidden Behind Closed Doors
Written by Olivia Syat, Sharon, Massachusetts I strongly believe Gripped Part 2: Blindsided by Stacy Padula should be read by young adults in middle school and high school. The novel depicts the harsh reality of how drugs can alter one’s life completely. Rather than glorifying the party lifestyle of teens, it draws awareness to theContinue reading ““Blindsided” Sheds Light on Teen Experiences Often Hidden Behind Closed Doors”
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1. Sophia C reviewed Gripped – Part 1: The Truth We Never Told 1 of 1 people found the following helpful A Must-Read! November 1, 2019 The book Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told, by Stacy Padula tells the captivating story of several high school and college students who become sucked into aContinue reading “Book Reviews”
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