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

Let's Make a Wish

"What kind of birthday cake do you want me to bake for your birthday?" my mother would ask. For many years, gingerbread with whipped cream and a cherry on top was my special request. Childhood lip-smacking delight. But first, a bit of magic. Don't forget to make a wish before blowing out the candle. It seems the ancient Greeks were the first to put candles on cakes offered in the temples. The wish would be sent heavenward on trails of smoke to alert the gods that a wish was waiting to be granted. Now I wish I had kept a record of all those wishes over the years. How fun it would be to review them now, decades of wishes, silly or serious, asked as the flaring candles made anything seem possible. I wonder how many came true?

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

The two girls stare solemnly at the candles flickering on the cupcake. Puddles of slowly melting frosting form around their edges.

“Ready? Close your eyes and wish as hard as you can.” Hands resting in her lap, Elise solemnly obeys. “I’ve done it,” Elise announces. Her blue eyes shine. “Can I blow the candles out now, and see if it comes true?”

“Yeah, go ahead. Blow hard!”

Taking the deepest breath, Elise leans toward the candles. Her face turns pink. Her lips form a perfect “O” as she blows. The candles sputter and go out. Flecks of melting blue wax are sprayed on the counter.

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CAROLINE LEE

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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Author Biography

Author Insight

Let's Make a Wish

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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