By Mackenzie Wells, Athens, GA Gripped Part 3: The Fallout by Stacy Padula is a story about the search for redemption. Chris Dunkin has had his eyes opened to the impact his choices are making on his friends and his own life. Despite his desire to turn his life around, Chris realizes that he isContinueContinue reading “Mackenzie Wells Reviews “Gripped 3: The Fallout” by Stacy Padula”
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Relatable Characters Make Stacy Padula’s “Gripped” Book Series a Teen Favorite
Joseph Siracusa is currently the president of the senior class at Xaverian Brother’s High School. In his free time, Joseph enjoys graphic designing, playing soccer, watching sports, and learning about many different topics. Joseph plans on studying finance in college, in hopes of pursuing a career in it. Written by Joseph Siracusa, Braintree, MA InContinueContinue reading “Relatable Characters Make Stacy Padula’s “Gripped” Book Series a Teen Favorite”
Oliver Ames Senior Recommends Young Adult Novel to Teens & Parents
Emily Han 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 highContinueContinue reading “Oliver Ames Senior Recommends Young Adult Novel to Teens & Parents”
Jennifer O’Sullivan Recommends “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors” by Stacy Padula
Jennifer O’Sullivan By Jennifer O’Sullivan, Dover, Massachusetts & Boston College I would highly recommend Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors by Stacy Padula to any young adults in middle or high school because of the great lessons it can teach to impressionable kids, but also parents whose children may be about to enter this life stage.ContinueContinue reading “Jennifer O’Sullivan Recommends “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors” by Stacy Padula”
Plymouth Author Stacy Padula Talks Entrepreneurship on the ETOP Business Podcast
On Saturday January 30th, award-winning author Stacy Padula of Plymouth, Massachusetts was a guest on the business-based ETOP podcast out of Wisconsin. She discusses her two young adult book series, her upcoming children’s book series with NBA Coach Brett Gunning, Briley & Baxter Publications, South Shore College Consulting & Tutoring, the Two Cuddly Dachshund storeContinueContinue reading “Plymouth Author Stacy Padula Talks Entrepreneurship on the ETOP Business Podcast”
“Gripped” By Stacy Padula: “An Addictive Read”
Joseph Siracusa is currently the president of the senior class at Xaverian Brother’s High School. In his free time, Joseph enjoys graphic designing, playing soccer, watching sports, and learning about many different topics. Joseph plans on studying finance in college, in hopes of pursuing a career in it. Written by Joseph Siracusa, Braintree, MA TheContinueContinue reading ““Gripped” By Stacy Padula: “An Addictive Read””
New Young Adult Book Entertains, Educates, & Engages Teens and Parents
Isabelle Semas By Isabelle Semas, Massachusetts The plot of “Gripped Part 3: The Fallout” by Stacy A. Padula handles subjects such as substance abuse and relationship problems, both of which are prevalent in the lives of young adults. This book shows how even those who think they are “experimenting” with drugs can become ensnared in aContinueContinue reading “New Young Adult Book Entertains, Educates, & Engages Teens and Parents”
New Y.A. Book Shows Effects of Modern High School Peer Pressure
By Joanna Dakoyannis, Providence College Gripped 4: Smoke and Mirrors by Stacy Padula is the fascinating continuation of the story centered around a group of teens from Montgomery Lake High School. They are influenced by older siblings and peers who are involved in drug and alcohol use. Taylor, the older sibling of Marc and JordanContinueContinue reading “New Y.A. Book Shows Effects of Modern High School Peer Pressure”
Xaverian Brothers Senior Reviews Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 2: Blindsided”
By Joe Siracusa—Braintree, Massachusetts Joseph Siracusa, Xaverian Brothers High School Class of 2021 The novel Gripped Part 2: Blindsided by Stacy A. Padula portrays the damaged relationships of many characters as a result of drug and alcohol abuse. When Taylor, the older brother of Marc and Jordan, begins to attempt recovering from addiction, he hasContinueContinue reading “Xaverian Brothers Senior Reviews Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 2: Blindsided””
Mackenzie Wells Reviews “Gripped 2: Blindsided” by Stacy Padula
By Mackenzie Wells, Athens, GA Gripped Part 2: Blindsided by Stacy Padula is a cautionary tale for young adults, but it is also a humanizing story of those who have fallen into bad habits. Eighth graders Chris Dunkin, Cathy Kagelli, and Jason Davids are an integral part of their clique in their community, and areContinueContinue reading “Mackenzie Wells Reviews “Gripped 2: Blindsided” by Stacy Padula”
Young Adult Book Teaches Teens the Importance of Choosing Relationships Wisely
Isabelle Semas By Isabelle Semas, Massachusetts “Gripped Part 2: Blindsided” by Stacy A. Padula unveils the raw truth behind prescription and recreational drug addiction. These topics—though uncomfortable to speak about with young teens—are far too prevalent in our society to be ignored. The Gripped series portrays exactly how this process takes place through an engaging storyline. ByContinueContinue reading “Young Adult Book Teaches Teens the Importance of Choosing Relationships Wisely”
“Gripped” Relationships: Missy Kent & Luke Davids
We continue our character relationship series with Missy Kent and Luke Davids. Luke becomes acquainted with Missy by hanging out with his older brother Matt’s grade in high school. Missy’s childlike enthusiasm for life and outgoing nature make her someone a lot of guys find attractive, and her free-spirited approach makes her quite hard toContinueContinue reading ““Gripped” Relationships: Missy Kent & Luke Davids”
An Enjoyable & Informative Way For Teens to Learn about the Dangers of Drug Abuse
By Joe Siracusa—Braintree, Massachusetts Joseph Siracusa, Xaverian Brothers High School Class of 2021 As seen in “Gripped Part 2: Blindsided” by Stacy A. Padula, drug use and sexual intercourse are very present in high school culture. Reading this book as a senior in high school is a very enjoyable and informative way to learn aboutContinueContinue reading “An Enjoyable & Informative Way For Teens to Learn about the Dangers of Drug Abuse”
“Gripped” Relationships: Alyssa Kelly & Chantal Kagelli
We continue our character relationship series with best friends Alyssa Kelly & Chantal Kagelli. Alyssa and Chantal became best friends in 7th grade and stayed close until a giant misunderstanding tore them apart for a year and a half. After the truth was revealed, the two were able to pick up where they left offContinueContinue reading ““Gripped” Relationships: Alyssa Kelly & Chantal Kagelli”
“Gripped” Relationships: Lisa Ankerman & Cathy Kagelli
Our character relationship series continues today with best friends Lisa Ankerman and Cathy Kagelli, who have stayed tried and true by each other’s side throughout the Gripped and the Montgomery Lake High book series. Lisa is fiercely loyal to the people she loves and Cathy is no exception. During Cathy’s lowest points in her tumultuousContinueContinue reading ““Gripped” Relationships: Lisa Ankerman & Cathy Kagelli”
“Gripped” Relationships: Marc Dunkin & Cathy Kagelli
Our character relationship series continues with Marc Dunkin and Cathy Kagelli. In the MLH books, we quickly see Marc swooping in on Cathy after her and Jason’s breakup. Prior to that, we see a few instances of Marc attempting to encourage Cathy and Jason to stay clear of each other, but we don’t get toContinueContinue reading ““Gripped” Relationships: Marc Dunkin & Cathy Kagelli”
“Gripped” Relationships: Chris Dunkin & Lisa Ankerman
Today, we continue our character relationship series with Chris Dunkin and Lisa Ankerman. There is certainly some unfinished business between these two. They dated for over a year but broke up for reasons better explained in Gripped 2. Lisa is perhaps the person Chris has loved most in life—if not his best friend Jason @jds_onContinueContinue reading ““Gripped” Relationships: Chris Dunkin & Lisa Ankerman”
“Gripped” Relationships: Luke, Matt, & Jason Davids
We continue our character relationship series with Luke, Matt, and Jason Davids. Matt, the oldest, has his work cut out for him when it comes to looking out for his younger brothers. He frequently takes on the role of a mentor to Jason, whose emotions often cloud his judgement. To Luke, Matt is a trueContinueContinue reading ““Gripped” Relationships: Luke, Matt, & Jason Davids”
“Gripped” Relationships: Chantal Kagelli & Andy Rosetti
We continue our character relationship series with Andy Rosetti and Chantal Kagelli. Their relationship is shown the most in “The Forces Within” but it plays an important role in both the Gripped and MLH series. Andy is ultimately the guy who came along and supported Chantal after Jon “broke her heart” (which was actually aContinueContinue reading ““Gripped” Relationships: Chantal Kagelli & Andy Rosetti”
“Gripped” Relationships: Jordan, Taylor, & Marc Dunkin
Our character relationship series continues with Jordan, Taylor, and Marc Dunkin. At age 20, Jordan is making the most of his opportunities at Notre Dame both on and off the field. At age 23, Taylor is in a predicament no one saw coming he’s in the fight of his life—not just to get back onContinueContinue reading ““Gripped” Relationships: Jordan, Taylor, & Marc Dunkin”
