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

Let Me!

Remember how fascinating it was to light a match as a child? For special occasions, my mother would sometimes let me light the candles at the dining table. It was quite thrilling. Such a grown-up task had all four sisters begging to try. As the eldest, I was the first allowed to strike the match while my younger sisters watched in awe. Once the tall ivory candle's wick flamed, I quickly blew out the match before my fingers felt the burning wood ember. A hushed silence filled the room as four pairs of eyes admire the dancing flames, crystal and china sparkling on the carefully set table. Until tummies rumble and we follow our noses back to the kitchen.

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

“Wait! I forgot something big!” She rummages around on the counter among the containers and finally pounces on a small box of matches by the cash register. “Found them!”

Amazed, Elise watches Maxzyne strike the red match tip against the scratchy side of the box several times. “C’mon!” she urges, trying again. At last, the red tip hisses and then flares into a bright flame.

Elise jumps back, her nose wrinkling at the smell. “Fire! Oh, Maxzyne, you shouldn’t do that! It’s not safe!”

“It’s okay. Mother lets me light candles all the time at home.” Maxzyne touches the match to each candle and then steps away. “See? I’m experienced.” She blows out the small flame with a flourish.

“It’s so beautiful!” Elise admires the effect for a moment.

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CAROLINE LEE

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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Let Me!

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Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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