Something Terrible Happened on Kenmore
by Marci Stillerman
Set against the backdrop of a child murder in 1930s-era Chicago, three teenagers’ lives are about to change dramatically. From different sides of the tracks, Zane and Fred forge a bond through their shared love of cartooning. But Fred quickly realizes that Zane has a dark undercurrent, especially when he violates Maizy, the sturdy but naïve working-class neighborhood girl whose lack of self-esteem and lifelong love for Zane overwhelm her judgment. Meanwhile, Zane’s father harbors a shocking secret that only Maizy and Fred discover, and the events that follow lead all three teens to make difficult, life-changing decisions. Told with compassion and honesty from each teen’s perspective, Something Terrible Happened on Kenmore unflinchingly examines love and loss, friendship and sexuality, all significant factors on the path to becoming an adult.
Read What Writers Are Saying About Something Terrible Happened on Kenmore:
“In this taut, compelling coming-of-age novel, Marci Stillerman presents three young people who must find strength and wisdom beyond their years. Stillerman perfectly captures their naiveté and deftly explores the dark corners of their relationships in this unpretentious story of love and loyalty.”
—Marjorie Reynolds, author of The Starlite Drive-in,
a YALSA Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults
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Pub Date: October 2009