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CAROLINE LEE
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Maxzyne and the Old Horse Theatre
Children's Books
Author Insight
Making Lemonade
This excerpt is a case of my eleven-year-old character making lemonade out of lemons. Of course, Maxzyne picked those lemons herself when she made a detour from the principal's office and instead chose to help the stressed carriage horse. That decision kicks off a steady stream of mishaps, misunderstandings, unlikely friendships and even an impromptu civics lesson. Learning the ropes, so to speak, of both horsemanship and her part in the many rules that have been broken, she must take responsibility for her actions. What better way to pay back her mischief-making by using her own skill as an artist to help those she has wronged?
Book Excerpt
Maxzyne and the Old Horse Theatre
All eyes are on the drawing as Mr. Stryker reaches for it. Frowning, he gazes at the bold lines of the horse trotting on the lakeside path. He strokes the stubble on his bristly cheeks with his free hand, thinking out loud. “Hmm. Not bad. You say you can do more like this?”
Maxzyne nods vigorously. Mr. Stryker jabs his index finger at the page. “But instead of this lake background, maybe switch it up. Make it my theater. Yeah, with the performers in costume. And in color.” He grows more excited. “Well, why not? We can use some good artwork.” He nods at her. “It’s a deal, kid.”
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