Article: A leap into fantasy; Reading, writing key to frog novel 'Fleck'.(Books)

Byline: JESSICA MAHER

The fantasy world inside Maureen Grealish's head started with a tree castle. Alongside its amphibious inhabitants, the tree castle continued to develop over the next 17 years and gave birth to the ambitious and adventure-hungry title frog of Grealish's new book, "Fleck of the Kingdom of Ranidae" (Ballenwyck; 367 pages; $15) . Fleck is heir to the throne in the frog kingdom of Ranidae, and consequently the recipient of jealousy from enemies, including a most determined young frog who happens to have a powerful hold over an army of cannibals.

A novel intended for ages 9 to 12, "Fleck" has enough excitement and tension to satisfy ...

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