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

Do You Like Her?

I recently had an early reader of the third book in the Maxzyne series make an interesting observation. It turns out the reader was uncomfortable with Maxzyne's sarcastic and competitive attitude toward another character in the book. She said she wanted to like Maxzyne, but her withering remarks and bullying attitude didn't warm her heart. I confess that I was a bit surprised. One of my favorite things about the 11-year-old character is that she isn't perfect. Maxzyne sometimes thinks, says and does the wrong thing. In her latest adventure, she struggles to get along with the other character who is very intelligent, but has an overbearing attitude himself. It's like real life, isn't it? We all have to somehow get along despite our differences. But I am going to review her attitude and remarks to make sure she is still "America's most impulsive heroine" - and likeable!

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

“You just called me a rotten egg!”

“But I didn’t mean, uh, I mean, that’s just what kids say, Elise. You know, when you’re racing someone, that’s all. It’s nothing personal.” Her voice rises with indignation. “Besides, what do you mean I’m pushing you around? I’m trying to save you, remember?”

“Save me?” Elise’s shoulders quiver. She takes a shaky breath, hands on her hips. “We were nearly caught because you had to have a hat. Then we almost started a fire because you had to play music. Now you’re eating candy!” she accuses, her voice growing shrill. She glares across the room at Maxzyne.

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CAROLINE LEE

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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Do You Like Her?

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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