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Stacy A. Padula

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Young Adult, Christian, Sports

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S.E. Hinton & C.S. Lewis

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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 4.65 avg rating — 86 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 — 51 ratings — published 2019 — 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 4: Smoke & Mirrors 4.87 avg rating — 45 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 #2: When Darkness Tries to Hide 4.84 avg rating — 45 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
	Gripped Part 5: Taylor's Story 4.82 avg rating — 45 ratings — 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
	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 — 36 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 — 35 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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BC High’s Nick Hallal Reviews ‘Gripped Part 3: The Fallout’

Nick Hallal is a rising senior at Boston College High School who’s interested in sports and fitness. He’s been on the varsity wrestling team for 3 years. At school, he is the president and founder of the Bible Club, and he is the captain of Bowman House, participating in leadership activities in and out of school. Over the summer, Nick works at SNAP camp, a special needs camp, enjoying being able

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Gripped (6 books)
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Montgomery Lake High (5 books)
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St. Justin Martyr: The First and Second Apologies (Ancient Christian Writers)

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Deliverance Prayers: For Use by the Laity

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The Books of Enoch Complete LARGE PRINT (Illustrated): 1, 2 & 3 Enoch With Authentic Illustrations, Insightful Introductions and Commentary

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Stacy Padula liked Grace Ellis's review of When Darkness Tries to Hide (Montgomery Lake High #2): "“Montgomery Lake High Book 2: When Darkness Tries to Hide” is a challenging and intriguing read, introducing more Christ-centered messages about grief and addiction. A tragic accident forces the characters to react, either blaming themselves, blaming" Read more of this review »
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Stacy Padula made a comment on Megan’s review of Gripped Part 6: The Dunkin Legacy " Thank you so much for your review and recommendation! I pray Gripped can reach as many students as possible. "
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“Dwelling on the past and worrying about the future will only rob you of the present's joy.”
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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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“Dwelling on the past and worrying about the future will only rob you of the present's joy.”
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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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