Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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Synopsis

When a homeless woman gives Maxzyne a painting of a French poodle just like the one in a storefront display, it turns out to be more than just a coincidence for the impulsive 10-year-old. Maxzyne finds herself at the center of a rescue mission when a wayward freight elevator, a family of enchanted vintage mannequins in distress, and a secret tunnel propel her straight into the mysterious depths of a Chicago department store. Can she convince the ghastly Gigi not to use the mannequins' heads in her art exhibit before store closing? It's a race against the clock for Maxzyne and her new mannequin sidekick Elise.Despite her overactive imagination and tendency to get distracted, she learns some important lessons about loyalty, bravery, generosity, and accepting responsibility for her actions. A wonderfully spirited and fun adventure story, Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins is a delightful read for children of all ages.

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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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Thank You

The holiday season is a time of relationships. Families come together from near and far, celebrating their joy and gratitude for each other. I wonder what might happen if we each remembered to say "thank you" to our significant others, family members and friends at other unexpected times of the year? I say, let's surprise them.

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

“What gives, Elise?” Maxzyne throws her hands up.

Elise nervously pulls her hair back, letting it settle in a soft cloud around her shoulders. Her face solemn, she finally meets Maxzyne’s gaze.

“C’mon, already! We’re here! What are you waiting for?”

“I know. I just—I just . . . well, thank you.”

“Huh? For what? I almost got us caught five times, remember?”

Elise smiles. “I know. But when I wasn’t scared half to death, really; it was the most fun I’ve ever had. I mean, ever will have, now that I’m back at our window, I suppose.” She looks sadly around.

“Okay, I admit—me, too,” Maxzyne replies. “How cool that I got to have an adventure with you—”

“—and I had a birthday!” Elise rises gracefully on her toes, leaning over to take Maxzyne’s hand. “And made my first sister-friend ever.”

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CAROLINE LEE

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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Thank You

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Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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