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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What to Bring?

It was thrilling to watch billionaire Richard Branson's successful flight into space in the Virgin Galactic VMS Eve aircraft, named after his mother. Amazingly, he and his crew flew 50 miles above the earth and returned to New Mexico in nearly the time it takes to have lunch with a good friend. They made it look so easy, but it was a team effort. Behind the scenes many people were checking and double-checking the critical details. In the post-flight interview, I was fascinated to learn what Branson had taken with him into space. He unzipped his spacesuit pocket and pulled out a handful of family photos. It's such a human thing to choose a meaningful item to take with us on a momentous journey. What would yours be?

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

“That’s everything,” she declares. She steps guiltily over the unpacked suitcase. “Oh, wait! No, it isn’t!” She dashes back to the foot of the bed, where her beloved Modern Heroine doll sits on a heart-shaped, pink, satin pillow. “C’mon, Faith. Time for adventure. And yes, you can bring a few things.” She grabs several small items from the dresser top. “I’ll bring your easel, too. You can paint mermaids while I swim, okay?”

Maxzyne tucks the doll, tiny easel, painting board, and paintbrush in her tote bag. Then she makes a final sweep of the room. She scoops a delicate necklace from the dresser, dropping it into a pocket inside the bag. At the last minute, she adds the homeless woman’s painting. She carefully rolls and tucks it into the bag next to her doll.

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CAROLINE LEE

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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What to Bring?

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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