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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Author Insight

Cocoa Crush

This week I've been eating a lot of chocolate. Knowing my weakness for the velvety flavor in all its glorious forms, I try not to keep it in the cupboards. Why? For some reason, particularly after dark, it seems to come alive, taunting me. I hear its siren song, creating visions of ice cream, cake, cookies or candies that have me salivating for a quick fix. This leads to a sugar and cocoa caffeine-fueled rush, sure to cause a maddening case of insomnia. I know this and yet... my husband's birthday several days ago was an occasion, er, excuse, to order a double-chocolate layer cake from the Italian bakery and, of course, a carton of chocolate ice cream to serve with it - all faves of my equally chocoholic spouse. Yes, we've whittled away most of the temptation, one slice and scoop at a time. Just one more night of indulgence and then maybe I can get some sleep.

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

FROM BEHIND MAXZYNE, on the other side of the glass, there is a sudden loud rapping and a raspy voice calls out, “Oh, child, you do know how to tell some kind of story, that’s for sure! Old Esmeralda, she doesn’t have that kind of power, girl. No magic!” She laughs, rocking back and forth. “Oh, my, magic powers!”

“Esmeralda! How long have you been there? Are you okay?”

“Oh, I’ve been listening for quite a time.” She chuckles again.

“We were so scared when you, when you fainted. I tried everything to wake you up, but then a man came along and called an ambulance.”

“You are a good child, even if you do tell tall tales!” The woman’s eyes twinkle, and she gives Maxzyne a gap-toothed grin. Then her face grows dark. “It was that candy. You know, those doctors, the medical folks, they always telling me, ‘Esmeralda, no sweets! No candy.’ Well, you tell me how I’m going to say no when some nice folks give me chocolate? Could you?”

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CAROLINE LEE

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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Cocoa Crush

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Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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