Article by Jennifer O’Sullivan, Dover, Massachusetts In Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told, the characters are compelling and easy to relate to. In Stacy A. Padula’s other book series, Montgomery Lake High, Cathy Kagelli is portrayed as a toxic girl who is rude, coldhearted and manipulative. Gripped Part 1 flashes back to Cathy’sContinueContinue reading “A Look at Cathy, Jon, and Chantal in Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told”
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New Teen Series Educates Readers About The Root Causes of Substance Abuse
Written by Michael Farinacci of St. Sebastian’s School Gripped Part 3: The Fallout is yet another great addition to the Gripped book series. The book tackles many complex issues including substance abuse, relationships, and the difficult time that is high school and middle school. The story follows many different storylines, which not only makes theContinueContinue reading “New Teen Series Educates Readers About The Root Causes of Substance Abuse”
The Forces Within by Stacy Padula: an Excellent Teen Read
Article by Joanna Dakoyannis, Dover, Massachusetts The Forces Within, by Stacy Padula, is the fifth and most compelling book in the MLH series. The story focuses on the spiritual battle of several characters in the series, but mainly dissects the actions of Andy Rosetti. Andy finds himself in a strange place called Fallen Lake, inContinueContinue reading “The Forces Within by Stacy Padula: an Excellent Teen Read”
“The Battle for Innocence” Depicts Important Lessons for Teens and Tweens
New York, NY—Article by Rebecca Ronning on “The Battle for Innocence” by Stacy A. Padula There is a first time for everything. In the book “The Battle for Innocence,” we are shown the first expressions of teenage rebellion amongst the kids of Montgomery Lake. Taking us all the way back to the eighth grade, thisContinueContinue reading ““The Battle for Innocence” Depicts Important Lessons for Teens and Tweens”
A New Kind of Teen Book Series Hits the Shelves!
Article by Olivia Syat of Sharon, MA I recommend Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told to young adults because of its ability to capture the reality of middle school/high school. Although the book mainly serves as a tool to help teens realize they are not alone in their struggles, I believe parents shouldContinueContinue reading “A New Kind of Teen Book Series Hits the Shelves!”
A Book Series All Teens Should Start Reading
Article by Jennifer O’Sullivan, Dover, Massachusetts I would recommend Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told by Stacy A. Padula to young adults, especially those who are in high school or are part of a friend group that likes to party with substances involved. I think that this book really shows how easy itContinueContinue reading “A Book Series All Teens Should Start Reading”
Photos from Stacy Padula’s Barnes & Noble Book Signing (August 2019)
Stacy Padula’s books are also available at Amazon, Walmart, Target, Kobo, iTunes, & other major retailers Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told In high school, Taylor Dunkin broke more records than any other athlete to step foot in Montgomery, Massachusetts. As a sophomore in college, he was ranked by ESPN as one ofContinueContinue reading “Photos from Stacy Padula’s Barnes & Noble Book Signing (August 2019)”
Sharon High School’s Olivia Syat on Stacy Padula’s Novel “Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told”
The book Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told, by Stacy Padula quite literally “grips” the reader into the story, resulting in the inability to put the book down. It transforms readers into the mysterious, yet intriguing realm of young adults, teaching valuable lessons in a journey through the pages.
Breaking Down the Spiritual Battle in “The Forces Within”
The Forces Within, the 5th book in Stacy Padula’s Montgomery Lake High series, tells a story of how Satan can enter the lives of people who are not strong in their faith and ruin friendships with the people who matter most. I think that people who feel jealous or scared in their lives should read this book, because it reveals reasons as to why this might be happening.
Sophia Coggeshall Reviews “Gripped Part 1” By Stacy A. Padula
Once I started reading the book, it was incredibly hard to put down for it is made up of a number of different storylines, ranging from the story of the football star, Taylor Dunkin, who throws his chances of being in the NFL away as he becomes involved in the growing opioid epidemic, to the stories of several different couples who face immense difficulties as they become entangled in drugs and alcohol.
A College Freshman’s Take on “Gripped Part 2: Blindsided” by Stacy Padula
This book will hopefully influence teens to abstain from drugs and alcohol after reading about the effects it has on everyone’s lives. Teens who read this book will also learn what could happen to them if they do end up getting involved with drugs. Similar to Taylor’s situation, drugs can ruin someone’s life after becoming addicted.
Michael Farinacci of St. Sebastian’s School Reviews “Gripped Part 2: Blindsided”
It is important for all high school and middle school aged kids to read this book, as it is very likely that they will run into a similar situation at some point in the middle and high school lives.
Jenna Finnerty Reviews Stacy Padula’s Novel “Gripped Part 2: Blindsided”
Gripped Part 2 will show teens how easy it is to get addicted to drugs and how it can affect everyone around you. Not only will this book show how dangerous it is to start experimenting with drugs, but it could also teach a valuable lesson to anyone struggling with addiction. It shows that even if you stray from your morals, you can always go back.
A Rising Senior’s Take on Stacy Padula’s New Release “Gripped Part 2: Blindsided”
One of the main benefits of reading Gripped part 2, and the entire Gripped series is that the book not only shows the horrors of substance abuse, but shows the buildup to substance abuse. Most likely, an addiction is not formed by one singular decision. Gripped part 2, does a great job of showing not only the worst day, but the first day.
This Is Why You Should Fear, Hate, and Avoid Ticks Like a Plague
It’s been a little over two years since I got sick with infections that changed almost every aspect of my life. It’s still a daily battle, as I’m trying to beat the 3 remaining ones, but I am thankful to be where I am at today. Here’s my best advice…
Stacy Padula will be a Featured Author at Barnes & Noble on Sunday August 18th!
Stacy Padula will be signing books from her new series “Gripped” at Barnes & Noble in Hingham, Massachusetts on August 18, 2019 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
“The Battle for Innocence” is An Eye-opening Book for Teens
Written by Joanna Dakoyannis of Dover-Sherborn High School The Battle for Innocence, by Stacy A. Padula, is the latest piece to the puzzle in the MLH series. This book allows the reader insight to the events and influences that shaped the lives of the characters in the MLH series. Before all coming together at MontgomeryContinueContinue reading ““The Battle for Innocence” is An Eye-opening Book for Teens”
A Close Look at the Characters in Gripped Part 2: Blindsided
Written by Elizabeth Harvey, Emerson College How has your opinion of Taylor changed from the beginning of the series until the end of book 2? I was happy with the progress Taylor has made that became evident by the end of book 2. Although he still has to figure out many things and relationships inContinueContinue reading “A Close Look at the Characters in Gripped Part 2: Blindsided”
Joanna Dakoyannis on “The Battle for Innocence”
Why is this book a helpful resource for teens? The Battle for Innocence is a realistic account of the challenges that teens encounter as early as middle school. The teens in this book are introduced to socially advanced situations at an early age because of older siblings and older friends. This book demonstrates how teensContinueContinue reading “Joanna Dakoyannis on “The Battle for Innocence””
Jennifer O’Sullivan on Jason Davids, Protagonist of “The Aftermath”
Article by Jennifer O’Sullivan of Dover-Sherborn High School Instagram @jds_on Jason Davids is a character that has always sparked my interest; he’s smart, funny, confident, good-looking, well-loved and wealthy, yet he always found his life to be empty and sad, and turned to drugs as an escape. His hostile attitude intrigued me, because he seemedContinueContinue reading “Jennifer O’Sullivan on Jason Davids, Protagonist of “The Aftermath””
