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

Stuff Happens

How often do we experience something negative in our day and think, "Stuff happens," as we grit our teeth and try to overcome the irritating circumstance? Precisely yesterday for me. I had an appointment to keep, jumped into my car as the garage door rolled up and saw that I was penned in by plastic sheeting. I forgot that the painters had taped and sheathed the outside windows and entrances of the house as they prepared to spray paint the building. I felt terrible, but I was late. I drove through it, blue tape and plastic billowing around the vehicle, stopping in the driveway to pull it off. Of course, the painters came running and I apologized profusely. They nodded and waved off my apology. As I drove off I sighed, "Stuff happens." I suppose for them it was all in a day's work.

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

Aloin nods grimly. “Elise, I never should have let you go. Didn’t you listen when I warned you to be careful? I thought you were to be trust—”

“B-b-but it’s not fair to blame her, Mr. French. Really,” Maxzyne stammers. “Stuff happens sometimes. It’s not her fault.”

“Of course we blame her,” Veronique says. “She is a mannequin and knows what is allowed and what is not!

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CAROLINE LEE

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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Author Biography

Author Insight

Stuff Happens

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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