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Raw & Realistic Y.A. Fiction Novel Prepares Kids For High School

Written by Lindsay Rourke, Kingston, MA For so many, high school is the start to a young adult’s independence, an opportunity to attest newly developed characters, morals, and will power. A time to leave that juvenile teen behind, and develop into adolescence. Modern young adult literature depicts high school in an unrealistic way, shying awayContinue reading “Raw & Realistic Y.A. Fiction Novel Prepares Kids For High School”

Y.A. Book Provides Encouragement for High School Students

Written by Sophia Karnolt—Kingston, MA High school expectations and experiences are different for everyone. It’s a learning experience that challenges each person; you stay true to yourself or fall and get lost. The Right Person, by Stacy Padula, shares the tests some high school students at Montgomery Lake High face as they begin their year.Continue reading “Y.A. Book Provides Encouragement for High School Students”

Honest Book Prepares Kids for Social Issues Faced in High School

Written by Isabelle Semas I most certainly recommend The Right Person by Stacy A. Padula to those who are going into high school and those who are homeschooled.  Neither have experienced the high school party scene, and are therefore blind to its evils. This story shows in detail how simple it is for peer pressureContinue reading “Honest Book Prepares Kids for Social Issues Faced in High School”

Kyle Banker Reviews “The Right Person” by Stacy A. Padula – A Young Adult Novel

High school consists of the four most transformative years of your life, both academically and socially. The introductions of parties, substances, peer pressure, and popularity can completely change one’s personality and mindset. In “The Right Person,” Stacy Padula tells the story of a group of freshmen at Montgomery Lake High as they encounter and face countless social scenarios that change their lifestyles for the long run.

May’s Q&A with Kyle Banker of Beaver Country Day School

Kyle Banker of Needham, Massachusetts is a senior at Beaver Country Day School. He will be attending the University of Miami in the fall as a biology major. This month, Kyle read “The Right Person” – a young adult novel by Stacy Padula – and shared some insightful feedback.

An Exceptional Book I Recommend to Teens & Preteens

Joanna Dakoyannis is a junior at Dover-Sherborn High School. She enjoys creative writing, traveling, going to the gym, running track for her high school team, and cheering on her team at school sporting events. She plans to be a science major in college and hopes to eventually attend dental school. Joanna read Montgomery Lake High #1: The Right Person by Stacy A. Padula and wrote the article below, sharing her honest thoughts and recommendations.

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.

A Young Adult Fiction Review by Sophia Tufankjian

This book informs you of the difficulties faced throughout high school and provides many life lessons. This story is relatable to any high school and something many students can connect with. It is a quick and easy read that will have you on the edge of your seat. I highly recommend this to any high school students or soon to be high school students. There are many things you can take away from this book that could even help guide you in your own life.

Q&A with Jenna Finnerty of Norwell, Massachusetts

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 was asked to read the first book in Stacy Padula’s Montgomery Lake High book series “The Right Person” and answer questions about the novel. Below are her responses.

I recommend this book for parents & teens!

Charlotte Silverman is a senior at Needham High School in Needham, Massachusetts. Below she shares her opinion of a young adult book “The Right Person,” which is the first book in Stacy Padula’s Montgomery Lake High Book Series, which is frequently listed as an Amazon best seller for YA books dealing with peer pressure andContinue reading “I recommend this book for parents & teens!”

Rebecca Ronning on “The Right Person” by Stacy Padula

Rebecca Ronning, New York, NY Rebecca is a junior at Brooklyn Technical High School in Brooklyn, New York. As a city kid, some of her hobbies include riding the subway and exploring the city with friends, making all kinds of art and traveling with her family and experiencing new and exciting things along the way. WhatContinue reading “Rebecca Ronning on “The Right Person” by Stacy Padula”

Revamped YA Lit for 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—Author Stacy Padula has revamped her Montgomery Lake High young adult book series and released updated 2018 editions of all five of her novels. She believes it is important that each high school generation can relate to her books and that they address the most prevalent teenage issues of today. Padula is currently writing another teen book series, The Shadow’s Grip, which she hopes will hit the shelves of Barnes & Noble in 2019.

A Teen’s Q&A about Montgomery Lake High #1 “The Right Person”

The fact that this is a universal story is the most appealing thing about the book. It also focuses on teenage relationships which are very appealing to middle school and high school aged students. Teenagers often look to movies, tv, and books and apply the lessons or stories they see to their own lives. This book focuses on a love story and various relationships which makes it a very entertaining, yet still educational read, including elements of both drama and comedy which grasp the attention of the target audience. The character development is also very appealing and creates a story that is able to resonate to teenagers.

Unabridged Edition of Stacy Padula’s 1st Novel Released Today on Kindle

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2016 Today marks the release of the 2nd edition of Stacy Padula’s young adult novel Montgomery Lake High #1: The Right Person. This version is slightly longer than the original and features scenes that delve more deeply into the characters’ psyches. Padula is very excited about the updates she madeContinue reading “Unabridged Edition of Stacy Padula’s 1st Novel Released Today on Kindle”

2nd Edition of “The Right Person” Released Today on Kindle

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2016 Today marks the release of the 2nd edition of Stacy Padula’s young adult novel Montgomery Lake High #1: The Right Person. This version is slightly longer than the original and features scenes that delve more deeply into the characters’ psyches. Padula is very excited about the updates she made to the novel; she saidContinue reading “2nd Edition of “The Right Person” Released Today on Kindle”

Stacy Padula’s TV Interview with Brit from BossLady News, Boston

Stacy Padula’s TV interview with Brit from Boston’s Bosslady News June 6, 2015

Updated Edition Released This Week

Montgomery Lake High #1: The Right Person Daily, teenagers enter into the war between being true to themselves and fitting in with their peers. One such troubled teen is Chris Dunkin, who has been a substance abuser since age twelve. Now fifteen, he is drinking alcohol more often and using heavy drugs to keep himselfContinue reading “Updated Edition Released This Week”

3rd Edition of “The Right Person” to be Released this Month

Montgomery Lake High #1: The Right Person will be released this February with an updated front and back cover. The front cover will feature characters Chris Dunkin, Courtney Angeletti, Bryan Sartelli, Chantal Kagelli, and Cathy Kagelli. The back cover will feature Stacy Padula’s updated biography, as well as the QR code to direct readers toContinue reading “3rd Edition of “The Right Person” to be Released this Month”