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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Color of the Month

Sherwin-Williams just announced the color for the month of September is NOVEL LILAC. Although "novel" doesn't have anything to do with books in the paint company's color name choice, it made me smile. I immediately thought of my 10-year-old character, Maxzyne, and her artistic aspirations and temperament. Her vibrant imagination can hardly keep up with such an abundance of energy, enthusiasm and curiosity. Those three ingredients are always spinning like a cloud of incandescent bubbles inside her head. Sherwin-Williams suggests we "find joy in a bright and bold hue that's all about maxing out your style." I think Maxzyne would agree. Even if, in your excitement to create something amazing, it finds your colors sometimes turning brown.

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

Maxzyne clumsily wrings out the mop and slowly wipes down the floor. “We really made a mess, didn’t we?”

“You sure did, kid.” Gigi gives her a sideways glance. “But not as much as I might have when I was your age.” Her bracelets jangle as she points to the cupcakes, soda flavors, and candies. “All these color choices!”

“But I mixed too many flavors and colors,” Maxzyne admits. “You know what that means?”

“Brown,” they answer together.

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CAROLINE LEE

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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