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

Going Places

My husband and I laughed recently when we realized that we had not crossed the county border for an entire year during the pandemic. This was quite a stay-at-home achievement, for him in particular, since he attends multiple academic conferences around the world each year to present his research. I've been fortunate to be able to tag along usually. We've made friends with colleagues in similar fields from so many places and have missed seeing them and catching up in some exotic locale. This past year, virtual meetings became the norm, so I'm feeling very grateful for all the places I had the chance to visit on this spinning globe. But just like Maxzyne, I'm ready to use my passport again!

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

Elise wrinkles her brow, thinking. “I guess it’s exciting to go places, meet new people, and do different things every day. But I can only imagine when I watch from the window.”

“Well, I can’t wait ’til I’m old enough to travel. I want to see the whole world. Africa! The Amazon! The South Pole!” Maxzyne throws her arms out wide.

“I don’t know about the South Pole. But I’d like to take Maman and Papa to Paris! My favorite seamstress, Jacqueline, was from there.” Smiling, Elise does a little twirl.

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CAROLINE LEE

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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Going Places

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Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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