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

Ghostly Whispers

I am of the age where many of my elder peers are passing from this world and moving on to the next. It is especially poignant now as I watch my own parents struggle with their own health and caregiving challenges at this stage of their lives. But the only thing haunting me are the memories of the past. When my loved ones and friends were still in their prime and I assumed they always would be. Those heady days when space and time seemed limitless. When I believed the future was wide open as I raced toward it, arms wide open, drunk with the possibilities. I've stopped running so fast now. I'm trying to slow down and savor my days instead. I'm listening to those ghostly whispers encouraging me to be aware of the here and now. Stop trying to measure progress and just stand still. Take a long grateful look at this minute of my life. Today.

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

“Let’s just go, Maxzyne!” Elise pulls on the heavy door, and it groans once more. She looks nervous. “Have you ever seen a ghost, Maxzyne? I remember Cecile, the head seamstress, used to tell stories about ghosts when she was doing fittings late at night. How the ghosts would haunt people and drive them crazy and—”

“The only thing haunting us is Jameson, that security guy. Let’s go! We are so out of here!”

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CAROLINE LEE

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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Author Biography

Author Insight

Ghostly Whispers

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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