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

When I Grow Up

In order to imagine my 10-year-old character's full potential, I pretend to gaze into my writer's crystal ball. Swirling inside, I see a young girl's likes, dislikes, foibles, curiosity and the ways she relates to others in her world. It gets even more fun when I sprinkle in a few ambitious daydreams about her future self. After all, when you are ten, the sky's the limit, right? "She's my favorite artist. When I grow up, I want to be just like her." I find myself laughing at the impulsive and distracted nature that has her changing her mind each time another possibility enchants her. And those distractions that she falls for time and again? Surely, that's the real Maxzyne. The messy bits that are simply arrows pointing out her artistic temperament that will lead her on the path toward a creative career someday.

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

The detective’s mouth drops open in surprise as Mr. Tracy reaches down to accept Maxzyne’s doll. Stroking the doll’s round cheek with his fat thumb, he nods. “She’s a Modern Heroine doll, right?”

Maxzyne nods, blinking back her tears as the others watch in amazement. “Her name’s Faith, sir.” She swallows hard. “Faith Livingston, the—”

“The famous American artist who quilts and paints her political beliefs, or some such thing. At least, according to my wife, Dolores.”

Gigi laughs, clapping her hand over her own mouth. Ray gives her a warning look.

Maxzyne’s eyes widen. “You know about Faith, Mr. Tracy? Wow, that’s so cool. She’s my favorite artist in the whole world! When I grow up, I want to be just like her.”

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CAROLINE LEE

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

Synopsis

Author Biography

Author Insight

When I Grow Up

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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