Written by Gianna Arcabascio of Archbishop Williams High School and Pembroke, Massachusetts Gripped 3: The Fallout by Stacy A. Padula provides excellent examples of the causes and consequences substance abuse in ways that are relatable to a teenage audience. From the very beginning of the series, one of the main characters, Chris Dunkin, has madeContinue reading “Y.A. Novel Recommended for Pre-teens, Teens, & Parents”
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Teens and Parents Will Benefit from Reading This New Y.A. Novel
Written by Joanna Dakoyannis, Dover, MA While the subjects covered in Gripped Part 3: The Fallout by Stacy A. Padula are extremely sensitive and include drug use, alcohol, and sex, it is important for teens to read this book to educate themselves. The book provides teens with an interesting narrative while showing them the dangersContinue reading “Teens and Parents Will Benefit from Reading This New Y.A. Novel”
New Y.A. Fiction Book Takes a Sobering Look at Teenage Substance Abuse
Written by Joanna Dakoyannis, Dover, MA Gripped Part 3: The Fallout, by Stacy A. Padula, takes a sobering look at how teen drug use can be a destructive force in their lives. Throughout the story, we see the teens make bad choices that lead to other harmful behaviors. Jason and Cathy, two of the mainContinue reading “New Y.A. Fiction Book Takes a Sobering Look at Teenage Substance Abuse”
“Gripped Part 3” is a Portal into the Mind of a Teenager
Written by Olivia Syat, Sharon, Massachusetts Young adult novel, Gripped Part 3: The Fallout by Stacy A. Padula 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, I believe tweens and teens can gain an immense amount of insightContinue reading ““Gripped Part 3” is a Portal into the Mind of a Teenager”
“Gripped 3” is Another Must-Read for Middle School & High School Students
Written by Sophia Coggeshall, Marshfield, MA Gripped Part 3: The Fallout is the third book in Stacy Padula’s Gripped series and is equally important as the first two books for today’s generation of teens and young adults to read. This addition to the captivating series continues the various storylines of characters in Montgomery Lake whoContinue reading ““Gripped 3” is Another Must-Read for Middle School & High School Students”
Jordan Dunkin, the Black Sheep of “Gripped” or Not?
Article by Michael Farinacci—Medfield, Massachusetts Since Gripped Part 2: Blindsided, Jordan Dunkin has been, by far, the most intriguing character in my opinion. At the University of Notre Dame, he has a high GPA, has joined the Catholic club, and is starting at wide receiver on one of the best football teams in the nation,Continue reading “Jordan Dunkin, the Black Sheep of “Gripped” or Not?”
New Teen Book Educates Kids about Prescription Drug Abuse, but Is It Controversial?
Gripped Part 3: The Fallout 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.
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 theContinue reading “New Teen Series Educates Readers About The Root Causes of Substance Abuse”
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