norwell high school – Books by Stacy A. Padula

May’s Q&A with Jenna Finnerty of Norwell High School

Jenna Finnerty is a senior at Norwell High School in Norwell, Massachusetts. She is planning to major in nursing next year. Jenna has accrued years of experience as a cheerleader and gymnast. She also has a passion for traveling and looks forward to studying abroad in college.

Jenna Finnerty’s Take on New Y.A. Novel “Gripped” by Stacy Padula

The book Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told by Stacy Padula allows readers to learn from the mistakes of the young and naive characters. It shows how entangled young adults can get in drugs and alcohol and the consequences that come with them. When relationships are ruined due to the mistakes the teens have made, many of them question their actions and if it is worth the loss of friends and family.

Q&A with Jenna Finnerty on Young Adult Novel “When Darkness Tries to Hide”

When Darkness Tries to Hide is a teen novel by Stacy A. Padula. It is book #2 in the Montgomery Lake High book series. Jenna Finnerty was asked a series of questions about the characters, theme, and plot of the story. Reading this would be useful for anyone who has read the book to gainContinue reading “Q&A with Jenna Finnerty on Young Adult Novel “When Darkness Tries to Hide””

Hope Found in Darkness: A Young Adult Book Review by Jenna Finnerty

When Darkness Tries to Hide, by Stacy Padula, follows the same group of friends from Montgomery Lake High, The Right Person. The group of friend has begun to split up, with some of them realizing partying and getting into drugs is not the best idea. Some of them have turned to God, and are lettingContinue reading “Hope Found in Darkness: A Young Adult Book Review by Jenna Finnerty”

The Right Person by Stacy Padula Accurately Depicts High School Social Challenges

The Right Person, by Stacy Padula, shows how a group of freshman at Montgomery Lake High face the challenges of high school. They go through dangerous situations and have to resist temptations. They realize what it is like to try to become popular and how you can lose friends easily. All of their situations are very relatable to many high school students.

Q & A with Norwell High School’s Jack Gallagher on Montgomery Lake High Book #1: The Right Person

Q. How do you personally relate to the story? A. I personally can relate to this story in many different ways. In my career as a student at Norwell High School I have personally witnessed underage drinking and drug use during school hours and after school hours. There is also in the book the peopleContinue reading “Q & A with Norwell High School’s Jack Gallagher on Montgomery Lake High Book #1: The Right Person”

Jack Gallagher Reviews Book #1 in the Montgomery Lake High Young Adult Series by Stacy Padula

A rising high school junior at Norwell High School in Massachusetts reviews Montgomery Lake High #1: The Right Person by Stacy Padula: As a high school student myself I have a personal connection to this book. The way that the use of drugs and alcohol are presented in this book are unfortunately truthful. As youContinue reading “Jack Gallagher Reviews Book #1 in the Montgomery Lake High Young Adult Series by Stacy Padula”