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Stacy A. Padula

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Stacy A. Padula is an award-winning author, educator, and entrepreneur from Massachusetts known for authentic young adult realistic fiction that explores teen life with honesty, heart, and hope.

She grew up in Pembroke, MA and began writing her Montgomery Lake High series as a teenager to fill a gap for realistic YA stories tackling substance abuse, bullying, mental health, faith, family, and redemption. Her Gripped series (a prequel/sequel companion) follows a tight-knit group navigating football, first loves, parties, addiction, and consequences—it's currently in development for television by Emmy-winning producer Mark Blutman.

Stacy is also co-author (with NBA coach Brett Gunning) of the award-winning On the Right Path children’s book seri ...more

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	Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told 4.67 avg rating — 85 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gripped Part 2: Blindsided 4.86 avg rating — 74 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Montgomery Lake High #1: The Right Person 4.67 avg rating — 64 ratings — published 2010 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gripped Part 3: The Fallout 4.92 avg rating — 50 ratings — published 2019 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gripped Part 4: Smoke & Mirrors 4.87 avg rating — 45 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gripped Part 5: Taylor's Story 4.82 avg rating — 45 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Montgomery Lake High #2: When Darkness Tries to Hide 4.86 avg rating — 43 ratings — published 2011 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Montgomery Lake High #5: The Forces Within 4.84 avg rating — 38 ratings — published 2014 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Montgomery Lake High #3: The Aftermath 4.92 avg rating — 37 ratings — published 2013 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Montgomery Lake High #4: The Battle for Innocence 4.94 avg rating — 36 ratings — published 2014 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Stacy Padula liked Alyssa K.'s review of Gripped Part 6: The Dunkin Legacy: "OMG I just finished Gripped Part 6: The Dunkin Legacy and I’m literally obsessed 😭❤️ This book had me smiling, crying, and biting my nails all at the same time. Stacy Padula really knows how to write characters that feel like real people — the Dunkin" Read more of this review »
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“Give into hope, I say, for fear will only paralyze. It is better to life a life of love amidst the pain than a life of apathy.”
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“Give into hope I say, for fear will only paralyze. It is better to live a life of love amidst the pain than a life of apathy.”
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