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

TEAMWORK

Lately, I've been working on revisions for the third book in the Maxzyne adventure series. When people tell me how great it must be to write a book, I usually laugh before answering, "Writing is the easy part. Revising is where the rubber hits the road!" My not-so-secret weapon is Jill, the Developmental Editor. Her thoughtful guidance and perspective is priceless. Critiquing plot, pacing, character motivation, word choice, repetition, or even a plainspoken request to "cut the boring bits," is hard to hear. After all, it's my brilliant story and time spent pounding the keyboard, right? Yet, how wrong it would be to send that story into the world without love and attention. Thank you, Jill. So grateful we're a team.

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

Chanting together, the two girls pull with newfound strength. “One, two, THREE. One, two, THREE!” They lower their voices as the light grows nearer.

“I’m so glad you’re with me, Elise. I’d hate to be hanging in the dark all by myself.”

“Me, too. It’s always better to stick together.” “Yeah, teamwork. Right, Peppin?”

Peppin gives a soft yelp, his fluffy tail wagging against Maxzyne’s leg again.

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CAROLINE LEE

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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TEAMWORK

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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