Maxzyne and the Old Horse Theatre

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Synopsis

With the help of Rico, an immigrant boy who rides horses in the nearby historic theatre, Maxzyne tries to save a runaway horse and carriage before Chicago's Festival of Lights Parade.

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Author Biography

Fed up with polygraphs, security clearances and a daily commute, Caroline Lee fled a career writing classified reports for the Dept. of Defense to become a full-time storyteller and daydreamer-in-chief. Often inspired by her surroundings, Caroline's first book, "Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins," features America's most impulsive heroine, 10-year-old Maxzyne Merriweather, whose madcap adventures take place in the magical and historic city of Chicago. Caroline currently resides in Delray Beach, Florida where the weather is much warmer than Chicago. She is a member of the Society of Childrens Bookwriters & Illustrators (SCBWI) and is thrilled that her first book "Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins" won the 2020 Independent Press Award for Children's Fiction. The second adventure in the series, "Maxzyne and the Old Horse Theatre" is now also available on Amazon and recently won two Story Monsters Dragonfly awards! And just released: MAXZYNE GOES AQUAMARINE in ebook and soft cover. Learn more at www.maxzyne.com

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Grace Period

The calendar says the holidays are fast approaching and I'm already craving a grace period. Yes, a period of calm. A reprieve from all the busyness and business of celebrating Christmas. Thankfully, my gifts are purchased, but the post office package mailing is still on the "to-do" list. I also haven't written the annual newsletter to send out with glitter-strewn cards. Will this be the year I drop the snail mail greetings? I always seem to talk myself into continuing the mailing tradition as other cards trickle into my own mailbox. I did, however, give up baking cookies years ago. The extra calories convinced me it just wasn't worth slaving over a hot oven. Seriously, though, I've decided to attend an Advent retreat. It will be such a joy to sit quietly in church and contemplate the magnificence of heaven appearing on earth. Like the old hymn reads, "Silent night, holy night ...

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Maxzyne and the Old Horse Theatre

Officer Logan rests a hand on Rosa’s shoulder. He looks squarely at Mr. Stryker. “So after you pay the outstanding fines for not registering your young employees, you’ll get the required forms signed and submitted to the State of Illinois as soon as possible, right?”

Mr. Stryker’s lips turn downward. “Oh yeah. We’re a little behind on the paperwork lately. Sorry ’bout that. Hey, any chance you can give us a break on the fines—just until tomorrow? You know, call this a grace period or something?”

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CAROLINE LEE

Maxzyne and the Old Horse Theatre

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Maxzyne and the Old Horse Theatre

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