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

Pay Attention

I like to say that writers are probably known for paying attention. Perhaps we notice the details that others might miss, especially walking along a busy city street. Which is a bit of a dichotomy, given that I certainly do my share of daydreaming as I take in the sights, sounds, smells and overall vibe of the avenue around me. Honking horns, the shrill whistle of a crossing guard, employees on cell phones, gleeful tourists crowding the sidewalk or a homeless man jangling his coins in a cup - they all have my attention. This cityscape symphony swirls, ebbs and flows in my brain, frothy bubbles that gather and rise, eventually becoming a powerful wave pushing forward, forcing me to let them make their way across the page I am writing.

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

Maxzyne’s eyes narrow. “She’s kind of creepy. Don’t you think? I mean, it must make her a little weird, being homeless. Because if she only talks to, uh . . . windows.”

“You mean she talks to mannequins. Like us.” Elise raises her eyebrows. Maxzyne nods, shrugging uneasily. “Well, at least Esmeralda really sees us. I mean, every once in a while, someone might stop to look at the merchandise. But they don’t really pay attention to us mannequins . . . not really.”

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CAROLINE LEE

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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Pay Attention

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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