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

Adventure in Architecture

Being a large and historic city, Chicago has many unique landmarks that are perfect for dreaming up stories. Located in the Loop and on the Magnificent Mile is the Cultural Center, originally built as a downtown library and Grand Army of the Republic Memorial. It even includes a stairway to the fifth floor modeled after the Venetian "Bridge of Sighs" and Tiffany's largest stained glass dome. Continuing several blocks south on Michigan Avenue is the ten-story Fine Arts Building that began as a Studebaker carriage sales and service operation but later became a thriving arts and crafts hub, eventually adding a theater. The building still operates an old-fashioned elevator with an attendant. I swear, even the air is magical. When I walk past the granite columns at the main entrance and into the dimly-lit interior, I find myself wondering, "Where am I and what adventure awaits?"

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

Elise turns, pointing in the opposite direction of Peppin’s escape. “And even though I’ve never been outside, I’ve learned lots of things after so many years in the store and in the windows. Down that way is the river.” She points overhead. “We’re under Wabash Street right now.”

“Wabash! That’s the street at the back of the building where I live!” Maxzyne exclaims. “By the EL station, right?”

Elise nods. “I am sure that is right. I can hear trains from the window.”

“This is so awesome. I live right next door and never knew there was a secret passageway.”

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CAROLINE LEE

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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Author Biography

Author Insight

Adventure in Architecture

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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