A Junior from St. Sebastian’s School Shares His Opinion of “Gripped Part 1” by Stacy A. Padula

Although this book should be read by everybody, I would highly recommend Gripped Part 1 to anybody who is either in middle school or high school. The conflicts that occur in the story are almost identical to what happens in a real high school or middle school...

“Gripped” by Stacy A. Padula is a Must Read for All Ages!

I would recommend Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told by Stacy A. Padula to people of all ages—but especially to those around a similar age to the characters, which is middle school and high school. The book touches on topics that everyone can relate to in some way, making it versatile enough for everyone to be interested in the story.

An Exceptional Book I Recommend to Teens & Preteens

Joanna Dakoyannis is a junior at Dover-Sherborn High School. She enjoys creative writing, traveling, going to the gym, running track for her high school team, and cheering on her team at school sporting events. She plans to be a science major in college and hopes to eventually attend dental school. Joanna read Montgomery Lake High #1: The Right Person by Stacy A. Padula and wrote the article below, sharing her honest thoughts and recommendations.

ASU’s Nick Alva on the “Gripped” Book Series Characters & More

Nick read "Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told"—a new young adult novel by Stacy A. Padula—and answered the below questions about the main characters. He also shared insight on what he is looking forward to uncovering in "Gripped Part 2," which will be published later this year.

“Gripped” by Stacy Padula is a Book All Middle School & High School Students Will Enjoy Reading

Article by Elizabeth Harvey of Needham, Massachusetts. I would recommend Gripped Part 1 to Middle and High School students, as it is a quick and easy read that immediately captivates the reader. There is a lack of books and information about drugs and alcohol that provide insightful information put into a context that teenagers will find both entertaining and educational; making Gripped Part 1 a perfect book for Middle and High School students.

Q&A with ASU’s Nick Alva on “Gripped Part 1” by Stacy Padula

Nick Alva, a Communications major at Arizona State University, read Stacy Padula’s #1 New Release Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told and answered the following questions about the novel.Who would you recommend Gripped Part 1 to and why? I would especially recommend Gripped Part 1 to both middle school and high school EnglishContinue reading "Q&A with ASU’s Nick Alva on “Gripped Part 1” by Stacy Padula"

Looking Ahead to Gripped Part 2 with Kyle Banker

There are a few different storylines running through Gripped Part 1 because it is setting up the rest of the series. What storyline do you find the most interesting and why?I think that the storyline between Cathy and Jason is most compelling to me because of their dual perspective of how they see the dramaContinue reading "Looking Ahead to Gripped Part 2 with Kyle Banker"

Why Parents and Teens Should Read “Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told”

Article by Elizabeth Harvey of Needham, MA Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told by Stacy A. Padula is an essential book for both parents and teens alike to read. The book follows multiple characters through a fast-paced and impossible to put down storyline that dives into the subject matter of addiction, specifically teenageContinue reading "Why Parents and Teens Should Read “Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told”"

Needham’s Kyle Banker on the “Gripped” Book Series’ Characters

The Gripped Book Series has an array of main characters, who range in age from twelve to twenty-three. Although they have vastly different struggles, values, and personalities, their lives are indisputably entwined. Kyle Banker, a Communications Intern for the Gripped book series, read "Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told" and shared his insight on the characters. His responses are below:

A Teen’s Review of Stacy Padula’s New Novel “Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told”

March 26, 2019, Needham, Massachusetts—Within days of its release, Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told by Stacy A. Padula was ranked by Amazon as the #1 New Release in its category. The Gripped book series was written to educate young adults about the perils of prescription drug abuse. Kyle Banker, a senior at BeaverContinue reading "A Teen’s Review of Stacy Padula’s New Novel “Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told”"

Q&A Part 2 with Caitlin Shields on Young Adult Novel “When Darkness Tries to Hide”

Caitlin Shields is a freshman at Fordham University where she studies Communications. Her favorite hobbies include reading about psychology, photography, fitness, community service, and traveling. Caitlin has been heavily involved with volunteering and raising funds for The Boys & Girls Club of Brockton since age fourteen. She has a passion for connecting with people and hopes to have a career focused on helping others. After Reading Montgomery Lake High #2: When Darkness Tries to Hide—a young adult book by Stacy Padula—Caitlin was asked to answer questions about the theme, characters, and plot.

Why I Couldn’t Stop Reading “The Forces Within” by Rebecca Ronning

Written by Rebecca Ronning of New York, New York The Forces Within by Stacy Padula tells the story of an adventure gone wrong. This book is about a group of teens, just looking to explore their friends summer house and unfortunately getting caught in something much more. The reader learns so much more about charactersContinue reading "Why I Couldn’t Stop Reading “The Forces Within” by Rebecca Ronning"

Stacy Padula to be Interviewed on WATD 95.9FM – Monday 3/18 at 8:10AM

On Monday 3/18/19, Author Stacy A. Padula of Plymouth, Massachusetts will be interviewed by Rob Hakala on WATD 95.9's South Shore Morning News about her new young adult book series "Gripped." Within days of its release, "Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told" became the #1 New Release on Amazon Kindle in its category.

Why You Should Read the #1 New Release “Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told”

I would first recommend Gripped Part 1 by Stacy Padula to all incoming intermediate and secondary school students as I believe it is very important to get this target audience exposed to topics such as substance abuse. Furthermore, in the United States, there is a steep upward trend in drug usage across all ages, mostly originating from tweens and teenagers. By reading Gripped Part 1, these age groups will hopefully realize all the negative drawbacks that come with taking drugs, and as a result, steer away from substances to maintain a healthy academic and social career.

Hidden Messages for Teens in “The Forces Within” – A Paranormal Thriller

After being trapped inside his own body, unable to communicate with anyone but his own thoughts, Andy Rosetti finally wakes up from the coma that controlled his life for one month. But upon awakening, Andy finds himself and his friends in an unfamiliar setting: a mansion riddled with secrets and supernatural forces. As his friends fall prey to the entities encompassing them, Andy must figure out if the darkness lies within the mansion’s walls or within the people surrounding him.

Q&A with Caitlin Shields on Young Adult Novel “When Darkness Tries to Hide”

Caitlin Shields is a freshman at Fordham University where she studies Communications. Her favorite hobbies include reading about psychology, photography, fitness, community service, and traveling. Caitlin has been heavily involved with volunteering and raising funds for The Boys & Girls Club of Brockton since age fourteen. She has a passion for connecting with people and hopes to have a career focused on helping others. After Reading Montgomery Lake High #2: When Darkness Tries to Hide—a young adult book by Stacy Padula—Caitlin was asked to answer questions about the theme, characters, and plot.