Author Archives: Author Stacy A. Padula

An Interview with Grace Gerety—Duxbury, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Gripped-Part-5-Taylors-Story-ebook/dp/B098FC3LWN?ref_=ast_author_mpb Who would you recommend this book to and why? I would recommend this book to anyone who has ever struggled with addiction or to someone they love. The gripped series and especially book 5 reveal the truths of addictions and the horror it can lead to. The bookContinueContinue reading “Q&A with Grace Gerety on “Gripped 5: Taylor’s Story””

An Interview with Nicole Kroon—North Andover, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Gripped-Part-Fallout-Stacy-Padula-ebook/dp/B07Z5X3LFN?ref_=ast_author_dp This book touches upon the use of Adderall, acid, marijuana, alcohol, and Xanax. For that reason, parents may not want their children to read the novel. However, the author feels there is much to be learned. What do you think tweens and teens could learn from readingContinueContinue reading “Q&A with Nicole Kroon on “Gripped Part 3: The Fallout””

An Interview with Jane Jakubowski on Gripped by Stacy A. Padula—Auburndale, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Gripped-Part-Fallout-Stacy-Padula-ebook/dp/B07Z5X3LFN?ref_=ast_author_dp This book touches upon the use of Adderall, acid, marijuana, alcohol, and Xanax. For that reason, parents may not want their children to read the novel. However, the author feels there is much to be learned. What do you think tweens andContinueContinue reading “Q&A with Jane Jakubowski on “Gripped Part 3: The Fallout””

By Grace Gerety—Duxbury, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Gripped-Part-4-Smoke-Mirrors-ebook/dp/B087NXYF6V?ref_=ast_author_dp Gripped Part 4: Smoke and Mirrors by Stacy Padula is an essential part in the Gripped series. The book allows the reader to see the major character developments each individual charter is making. The book also allows the reader to feel with the characters. Monumental shits in each character’s waysContinueContinue reading “Grace Gerety Reviews “Gripped #4: Smoke & Mirrors””

An Interview with Izzy Aldridge—Plymouth, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Aftermath-Montgomery-Lake-High-Book-ebook/dp/B00GKY3WB4?ref_=ast_author_dp Who do you think could benefit from reading this book and why? One can learn that drugs and alcohol will not always fill the missing void that someone may have.  To add on, this book can teach young teenagers that partying, drugs, smoking, alcohol, etc will not getContinueContinue reading “Q&A with Izzy Aldridge on “The Aftermath” by Stacy Padula”

An Interview with Nicole Kroon—North Andover, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Gripped-Part-Blindsided-Stacy-Padula-ebook/dp/B099R12BF6?ref_=ast_author_dp The drug use and sexual content in this book will surely get it banned from schools, but the topics are too relevant in teenage culture to be ignored. Why do you think this book should be read by kids in middle school and high school? I thinkContinueContinue reading “Q&A with Nicole Kroon on “Gripped Part 2: Blindsided””

By Jane Jakubowski on Gripped by Stacy A. Padula—Auburndale, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Gripped-Part-Fallout-Stacy-Padula-ebook/dp/B07Z5X3LFN?ref_=ast_author_dp Gripped Part 3: The Fallout by Stacy Padula highlights the importance of surrounding oneself with good role models who will have a positive impact on one’s life. This series’ third book continues to carry the reader through the highs and lows of Chris Dunkin’sContinueContinue reading “Jane Jakubowski Reviews “Gripped Part 3: The Fallout” by Stacy Padula”

An Interview with Grace Gerety—Duxbury, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Gripped-Part-4-Smoke-Mirrors-ebook/dp/B087NXYF6V?ref_=ast_author_dp Who would you recommend this book to and why? I would recommend this book to anyone who has struggled with addiction. Whether it was themselves or a family member who struggled they will benefit from reading this book. The many different characters and points of view allow itContinueContinue reading “Q&A with Grace Gerety on “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors””

An Interview with Timmy Weiss—Weston, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Forces-Within-Montgomery-Lake-High-ebook/dp/B00JQZZUUU?ref_=ast_author_dp WHO DO YOU BELIEVE SHOULD READ THIS BOOK?Middle schoolers and high schoolers should definitely read this book so that they can learn the importance of faith in their early years, so that they can set their future selves up with a great foundation of values.  I’d also recommendContinueContinue reading “Timmy Weiss on “The Forces Within” by Stacy Padula”

Izzy Aldridge—Plymouth, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Aftermath-Montgomery-Lake-High-Book-ebook/dp/B00GKY3WB4?ref_=ast_author_dp The book The Aftermath  (Montgomery Lake High #3) by Stacy Padula advances the students’ journey at MLH. I have become very involved and comfortable with the characters’ personalities and I think that God has a great impact on all of them.  As this book is placed through the eyes of characterContinueContinue reading “Izzy Aldridge Reviews “The Aftermath” by Stacy Padula”

An Interview with Jane Jakubowski on Gripped by Stacy A. Padula—Auburndale, Massachusetts The drug use and sexual content in this book will surely get it banned from schools, but the topics are too relevant in teenage culture to be ignored. Why do you think this book should be read by kids in middle school andContinueContinue reading “Q&A with Jane Jakubowski on “Gripped Part 2: Blindsided””

By Grace Gerety—Duxbury, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Gripped-Part-Fallout-Stacy-Padula-ebook/dp/B07Z5X3LFN?ref_=ast_author_dp Gripped Part 3: The Fallout by Stacy Padula is an incredible book within the series. It makes connections from different storylines that were set up but not complete in previous books. It also reveals many key details about certain characters and why they are the way they are. It allowsContinueContinue reading “Grace Gerety Reviews “Gripped #3: The Fallout””

By Nicole Kroon—North Andover, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Gripped-Part-Blindsided-Stacy-Padula-ebook/dp/B099R12BF6?ref_=ast_author_dp Gripped Part 2, the second book in the Gripped Series by Stacy Padula, is another well-developed and impactful story that kids in middle and high school should read. The kids of Montgomery are still caught up in the mess left behind by Taylor Dunkin, drinking and doing drugs daily,ContinueContinue reading “Nicole Kroon Reviews “Gripped Part 2: Blindsided” by Stacy Padula”

An Interview with Maeve Shortt—Cape Cod, Massachusetts About Maeve Shortt Maeve is a senior at St. John Paul II High School, where she is a member of the National Honor Society and a school retreat leader. She is a captain of her school’s varsity field hockey team, plays on the varsity lacrosse team, and isContinueContinue reading “Q&A with Maeve Shortt on “Gripped 3: The Fallout””

By Jane Jakubowski on Gripped by Stacy A. Padula—Auburndale, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Gripped-Part-Blindsided-Stacy-Padula-ebook/dp/B099R12BF6?ref_=ast_author_dp While Gripped: Part 1 by Stacy Padula introduces the characters and explores their relationships, the sequel really unpacks the reasons why each character finds themselves stuck in their own cycle of drug abuse. This book mainly follows the story of Chris who, to everyoneContinueContinue reading “Jane Jakubowski Reviews “Gripped Part 2: Blindsided” by Stacy Padula”

An Interview with Grace Gerety—Duxbury, Massachusetts About Grace Gerety Grace is a senior at Duxbury High School, where she is a member of the Varsity Rowing Team. In school, she is a part of the yearbook club and the Humanitarian Project. Her favorite subjects are science and history, and she plans to major in nursing inContinueContinue reading “Q&A with Grace Gerety on “Gripped 3: The Fallout””

An Interview with Annie Stanton—Medfield, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Gripped-Part-Blindsided-Stacy-Padula-ebook/dp/B099R12BF6?ref_=ast_author_dp The drug use and sexual content in this book will surely get it banned from schools, but the topics are too relevant in teenage culture to be ignored. Why do you think this book should be read by kids in middle school and high school? This book needsContinueContinue reading “Q&A with Annie Stanton on “Gripped Part 2: Blindsided””

An interview with Timmy Weiss on “The Battle for Innocence”—Weston, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JQZ9TC0?notRedirectToSDP=1u0026amp;ref_=dbs_mng_calw_3u0026amp;storeType=ebooks Who would you recommend this book to and why?  I would recommend this book to middle schoolers because they could relate to the characters within the book.  All the main characters are in 7th grade so it would be perfect for kids thatContinueContinue reading “Q&A with Timmy Weiss on “The Battle for Innocence””