Written by Megan Farinacci, Medfield, MAThe book Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told by Stacy Padula is an eye opening novel that touches on the important issue of drug abuse among teens. Taylor Dunkin, a former all-star athlete at Montgomery High and quarterback for Northeastern's football team, struggles with a painkiller addiction. Ultimately, … Continue reading Megan Farinacci Reviews “The Truth We Never Told”
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Weymouth High School Senior Recommends This Y.A. Book to Teens Across America
Written by John Savage, Weymouth, Massachusetts As a senior in high school, I relate to Stacy Padula's novel Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told. To an extent, I have seen what drugs can do to people and athletes, specifically. I also know and understand the ins-and-outs of what it’s like to be in … Continue reading Weymouth High School Senior Recommends This Y.A. Book to Teens Across America
Debut Novel of Y.A. Book Series Addresses the Pressures & Temptations Plaguing Today’s Teenagers
Written by Megan Farinacci, Medfield, MA As a young adult reading Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told, I related to the constant pressure of society. Peer pressure is an issue that almost all young adults face, and it can be extremely harmful to the development of teenagers. As shown in Stacy Padula's novel, … Continue reading Debut Novel of Y.A. Book Series Addresses the Pressures & Temptations Plaguing Today’s Teenagers
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 In … Continue reading Relatable Characters Make Stacy Padula’s “Gripped” Book Series a Teen Favorite
“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 The … Continue reading “Gripped” By Stacy Padula: “An Addictive Read”
Isabelle Semas on The “Gripped” Characters
Isabelle Semas is in her senior year of high school, and has been homeschooled most of her life. She looks forward to graduating this year and hopes to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. In her spare time, she sings in a christian band named NHB with her friends, is very involved in her … Continue reading Isabelle Semas on The “Gripped” Characters
An Interview with Isabelle Semas on “The Truth We Never Told”
Isabelle Semas is in her senior year of high school, and has been homeschooled most of her life. She looks forward to graduating this year and hopes to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. In her spare time, she sings in a christian band named NHB with her friends, is very involved in her … Continue reading An Interview with Isabelle Semas on “The Truth We Never Told”
A Y.A. Book Series That Is Brutally Honest
Isabelle Semas is in her senior year of high school, and has been homeschooled most of her life. She looks forward to graduating this year and hopes to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. In her spare time, she sings in a christian band named NHB with her friends, is very involved in her … Continue reading A Y.A. Book Series That Is Brutally Honest
An Interview with UGA’s Mackenzie Wells on Gripped 1: The Truth We Never Told
Mackenzie is a senior at the University of Georgia majoring in English and public relations. She is a leader at the Wesley Foundation at UGA, the community outreach coordinator for UGA’s Undergraduate English Association, and a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America. Mackenzie has always had a passionate love for books and … Continue reading An Interview with UGA’s Mackenzie Wells on Gripped 1: The Truth We Never Told
Senior Class President at Xaverian Brothers Shares His Thoughts on “Gripped” by Stacy Padula
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 Gripped … Continue reading Senior Class President at Xaverian Brothers Shares His Thoughts on “Gripped” by Stacy Padula
