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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What's That?

I'm less scared of ghosts than I am of the creepy crawlies that slither or hang from webs. That's right, spiders and snakes. As children growing up in the Virginia countryside, my sisters and I sometimes roamed the woods and meadows in the summer. One day we found an old abandoned plantation estate, complete with its own family cemetery! We wandered inside, careful of missing floorboards, past the faded flower wallpaper and cruised up the wooden staircase. Much to our amazement, we found a secret passage with stairs leading into the attic. Hearts beating with fear and excitement, we pried the door open and gingerly stepped inside. There in the shadows we found scattered heaps of snake skins strewn across the dusty floor. The ghosts of shedding snakes long gone.

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

Trapped too long in an awkward crouch, Maxzyne’s foot suddenly cramps. “Owww!” she moans. She shifts her position and knocks over a broom. She is horrified when the wooden handle thuds against the closet.

“What was that?” Gigi asks sharply.

Silence. Maxzyne covers her face, afraid to breathe. Beside her, Elise trembles.

“Old pipes. Maybe a ghost,” Ms. Mitchell answers. “This building must be filled with ghosts after all these years.”

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CAROLINE LEE

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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