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

Grown-ups Don't Notice

My 10-year-old character, Maxzyne, tends to get lost in the details. The smallest thing can transport her to another time and place, much to the chagrin of her mother. In Maxzyne's case, it's a symptom of her loneliness and yearning to be independent. As a young artist, she notices the things that grown-ups might dismiss. She can infuse that one tiny detail with the magic of her imagination and ignite an extra dimension into her life. Just like that, she's off and running - learning something new about the world around her and enjoying an adventure with someone else her age, but without any adult supervision. When reality and imagination collide, there's a whole new world to be found - in the details.

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

“Oh, I just hope no one notices I’m gone from the display,” Elise groans.

“Well, not much we can do now.” Maxzyne stands, stepping away from the screen. She turns to give Elise a hand up. “Besides, grown-ups don’t notice much. They’ll probably just drop their stuff off, get their paychecks, take a coffee break, whatever, and come back later. We’ve got to think positive! Oh, and Elise? You can stop squeezing my arm! It’s real, remember?”

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CAROLINE LEE

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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Author Biography

Author Insight

Grown-ups Don't Notice

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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