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

No Matter Where You Are

I'm the first to admit that I can be easily distracted from my writing routine. Several years ago, relocating from Chicago to a sleepy beach town in Florida left me rudderless and depressed. I missed my city routine, friends, and the vital energy of living amidst so much creativity. My manuscript for the second book in the series lay untouched in a drawer, awaiting revisions suggested by my editor. Rather than tackling it, I focused on making our new house a home, getting used to driving a car again and helping my husband transition in his new job. Thankfully, a good friend from my theater classes in Chicago came to visit. I was impressed by her dedication, finding time to make revisions on her current theater project during quiet breaks between activities in the day. Before leaving for the airport, she pulled me aside and spoke to my heart. "You've made a beautiful home and life here by the sea. But you are capable of so much more. Get back to your writing. It's who you really are. No matter where you are."

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

“Raspberry . . . coconut . . . chocolate . . . caramel . . . lemon—okay, here we go!”

Lifting out the bottle marked “Butterscotch,” Maxzyne places it on the counter, holding a soda glass to the shiny silver spout. She pushes down on the lever and the spout squirts light brown syrup into the glass. “One . . . two . . . three . . . and . . . that’s it,” she counts. Returning the butterscotch bottle to its tray, she chooses another marked “Vanilla.” Making another squirt into the tall glass, she again counts, “One . . .” She smiles at Elise. “Three butterscotch, plus one vanilla. That’s the recipe.” She holds the tall glass high, admiring the amber, liquid drizzles. “See? This is easy. You know, I should probably work here when I grow up.”

“I thought you were going to be an artist,” Elise reminds her, licking a lollipop.

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CAROLINE LEE

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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Author Insight

No Matter Where You Are

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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