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CAROLINE LEE
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Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins
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On The Case
In this book excerpt, my character, Jameson, is another adult that I enjoy seeing through a 10-year-old's eyes. An overzealous security guard hoping for a raise, he is determined to show the boss he's on the case. Maxzyne's case, actually, as she tries to help the mannequin family escape their grim fate. However, despite Jameson's steely resolve to catch the mysterious person who appears to be ransacking the department store, it is the imaginative 10-year-old who manages to get the best of the adults every time their paths cross. As I've written before, I love making fun of adults. I suppose that's why I write for kids - I much prefer their perspective.
Book Excerpt
Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins
“Jameson! What happened?” Barbara’s voice rises in sympathy. “Why, you poor, poor, poor thing, you’re all wet! Here, I’ve got some tissues right here. Let me help you—”
“Where’d she go? Did you see her—the little thief?” he sputters. “Well?” he demands. “Which way?”
Barbara clucks and coos, but he must be having none of it because she says more clearly, “Well, I didn’t actually . . .” A groan from Jameson. “Let’s see. I was working on my sales numbers for our spring promotion, sitting right over there, when I heard someone go that way, I suppose.” Seconds later, she calls out, “Listen, are you sure you don’t want me to—”
“All I want is that little criminal behind bars! Now!”
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