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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
Martha Speaks
Written and illustrated by Susan Meddaugh
Book #1 in the Martha Speaks series
A dog eats alphabet soup and starts talking, causing chaos.
32 pages· 642 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Helen's dog, Martha, gains the ability to speak after eating alphabet soup. But what seems like a dream quickly turns into a comedic nightmare as Martha's newfound voice leads to unexpected chaos. Can Helen manage the mayhem of a talking dog, or will Martha's chatter turn their world upside down? Discover the hilarious consequences of a canine with a lot to say.
From the publisher
When Helen Finney feeds alphabet soup to her dog Martha, Martha begins to speak. But having a talking dog is not as fun as it seems.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 642
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 540L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
3.5
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.1
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 7579
Publication
- Published
- September 28, 1992
- Publisher
- HMH Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780395633137
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