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

KNEE-DIVE

Recently I took a similar tumble in our garage. Late for an event, I forgot to make a detour around the tiny slick spot where our ancient Jeep is usually parked. I flew into a banana-peel-on-steroids skid that ended with a dramatic drop on one knee. The impact was forceful and abrupt. Fortunately, my pained shriek was loud enough to alert my husband who rushed to help. If only concrete was more forgiving. The X-ray showed my kneecap was fractured and the orthopedist strapped my leg into a tight Velcro immobilizer cast, declaring, "It could've been worse." Little consolation for my six week sentence. Lesson learned? Don't rush, even if you're late. Or, maybe, just don't be late!

Book Excerpt

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

Footsteps pound the floor behind her. Already Jameson has recovered and is after her. What now? Maxzyne skitters around the wet floor by the fountain that has not yet been mopped. “Over here! I’m over here,” she teases. She ducks down behind the forsythia display.

Seconds later, Jameson slips on the wet floor. He crashes into the wall of flowers around the fountain’s edge.

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CAROLINE LEE

Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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Maxzyne Meets the Mannequins

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