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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This week I took a reading class with the Palm Beach Literacy Council. I've always wanted to be a tutor for elementary school kids needing a little extra help and inspiration. As an avid reader who was quickly hooked on books as a child, I was surprised to learn how much is involved in learning to read. Vocabulary, phonics, structure, cadence and prior knowledge all contribute to understanding the words on a page. For me, reading is like breathing and yet it is so complex! The day-long class gave me the basic tutoring skills and techniques to help build better readers. I believe reading is a superpower so I can't wait to meet my new superhero readers-to-be!

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

“I made her a birthday party. Did you know she’s eleven now, Esmeralda?” She suddenly lifts the gold chain from around her own neck and struggles with the dainty clasp. Finally succeeding, she turns and fastens the necklace around Elise’s smooth throat.

“Now that’s a nice thing to do for your girl,” Esmeralda says. “Your mama, she taught you right, didn’t she?”

“What do you mean?”

“You learned to share. Out here on the street, don’t see so much sharing going on.”

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CAROLINE LEE

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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