By Emily Han, College of William & Mary As a college freshman, I would recommend Gripped Part 5: Taylor’s Story by Stacy Padula to any teenagers who are about to or are going through high school. I would also recommend it to parents who have kids going through high school or college. This book approaches importantContinue reading “Oliver Ames ’21 Graduate Recommends Y.A. Novel to High Schoolers”
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William & Mary Freshman Reviews “Gripped 5: Taylor’s Story”
By Emily Han, College of William & Mary Gripped 5: Taylor’s Story by Stacy Padula is a fantastic continuation of the Gripped Series. We see Taylor Dunkin continue to struggle with trying to get out of the Drug Dealing ring, while still being fearful for his life and the repercussions of leaving. The ripples ofContinue reading “William & Mary Freshman Reviews “Gripped 5: Taylor’s Story””
Oliver Ames Senior Recommends Young Adult Novel to Teens & Parents
By Emily Han, Easton, Massachusetts I recommend Stacy Padula’s latest novel, Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors, to both teens and their parents because it shows an honest point of view relating to the topics of drug and alcohol use. It can prepare teens for situations that they may have to address in high school. PeerContinue reading “Oliver Ames Senior Recommends Young Adult Novel to Teens & Parents”
Emily Han Discusses the Dual Timeline Development in Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors”
By Emily Han, Easton, Massachusetts As I read Gripped Part 4: Smoke and Mirrors by Stacy A. Padula, finding out how the characters’ past actions affected them in the present was my favorite part. The dual timelines in the novel show the choices the characters made previously as well as how those choices affect themContinue reading “Emily Han Discusses the Dual Timeline Development in Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors””
Emily Han Reviews Gripped Part 4: Smoke & Mirrors
By Emily Han, Easton, Massachusetts The young adult fiction book Gripped Part 4 by Stacy Padula is a page turning continuation of Padula’s thrilling stories. The storylines of Cathy and Jason, The Dunkin family, and others continue as we begin to see how things have fallen apart. Through Padula’s use of double timelines, we canContinue reading “Emily Han Reviews Gripped Part 4: Smoke & Mirrors”
An Interview with Oliver Ames Senior Emily Han on Gripped 3: The Fallout
Written by Emily Han, Easton, MA 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 reading Gripped PartContinue reading “An Interview with Oliver Ames Senior Emily Han on Gripped 3: The Fallout”
YA Fiction Novel Shows the Long-term Effects of Drug Abuse
Written by Emily Han, Easton, MA The book, Gripped Part 3, by Stacy Padula, is an amazing continuation of her thrilling series. As we continue to learn about the multiple stories that continue to develop with individuals’ drug use. We see characters change their personalities, morals, and relationships, some are unaware of the power ofContinue reading “YA Fiction Novel Shows the Long-term Effects of Drug Abuse”
Teen Fiction Novel Exposes Consequences of Substance Abuse
Written by Emily Han, Easton, MA The book, Gripped Part 2: Blindsided, by Stacy A. Padula continues the storylines of teenagers affected by substance abuse. By splitting the timeline (past and present) in the story, readers can see how the characters are changing due to their drug use. Those who were concerned with schoolwork, grades,Continue reading “Teen Fiction Novel Exposes Consequences of Substance Abuse”
Easton Teen Says Y.A. Novel Is Too Relevant To Be Ignored
Written by Emily Han, Easton, MA The drug use and sexual content in Gripped Part 2: Blindsided by Stacy A. Padula will likely get it banned from schools, but the topics are too relevant in teenage culture to be ignored because drug addiction and teen sexuality are more present than ever. With schools avoiding theseContinue reading “Easton Teen Says Y.A. Novel Is Too Relevant To Be Ignored”
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