Martha Calling by Susan Meddaugh (English) Paperback Book

Description: Martha Calling by Susan Meddaugh Martha the talking dog is on the phone and shes ordering chops from the butcher, talking to friends, and entering radio contests. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Marthas back and this time shes talking up a storm on the telephone! When she wins a free weekend for her and her family at the Come-On-Inn, the trouble really begins. AUTHOR: Susan Meddaugh was born and raised in Montclair, New Jersey. She graduated from Wheaton College, where she studied French literature and fine arts. After working briefly with an advertising agency in New York, she moved to Boston and worked at a publishing company for ten years, first as a designer, then art editor, and finally as art director. While there, she did the illustrations for Good Stones by Anne Epstein, and then decided to strike out on her own as a freelance illustrator and creator of childrens books. Since that time, Susan has written and illustrated many popular books for children, including Martha Speaks, which was chosen as a New York Times Best Illustrated Book for 1992. In 1998 she was awarded the New England Book Award, given by the New England Booksellers Association to recognize a body of work. Her work also was acknowledged with a New York Times Best Illustrated Award. She lives in Sherborn, Massachusetts. Colour throughout Author Biography Susan Meddaugh was born and raised in Montclair, New Jersey. She graduated from Wheaton College, where she studied French literature and fine arts. After working briefly with an advertising agency in New York, she moved to Boston and worked at a publishing company for ten years, first as a designer, then art editor, and finally as art director. While there, she did the illustrations for GOOD STONES (Houghton Mifflin) by Anne Epstein, and then decided to strike out on her own as a freelance illustrator and creator of childrens books. Since that time, Susan has written and illustrated many popular books for children, including MARTHA SPEAKS, which was chosen as a NEW YORK TIMES Best Illustrated Book for 1992. In 1998 she was awarded the New England Book Award, given by the New England Booksellers Association to recognize a body of work. Her work also was acknowledged with a New York Times Best Illustrated Award. She lives in Sherborn, Massachusetts. Review "The bright cartoon-style art is incredibly clever, both in execution and in the way Meddaugh uses balloons to convey textual asides. A droll doggie delight that isnt just for the picture-book crowd." Booklist, ALA, Starred Review -- Promotional A winner of a Parenting Reading Magic Award and a Parents Choice Award in the USA. Kirkus US Review Martha, a dog, takes command of the human language after eating a bowl of alphabet soup. But she still gets no respect - the diner bars her entry, the butcher throws her out of his shop. It isnt long before Martha discovers the joys of the telephone: gabbing with her pals, ordering take-out, even winning a call-in radio contest, a weekend for four at the Come-On-Inn. Here again she meets the ugly face of discrimination - the hotels no-dogs policy. Regardless, her family smuggles her in, but the ruse is quickly discovered when a chambermaid finds Martha snoozing after downing 20 pounds of steak ordered from room service. About to get the bums rush, Martha starts to lecture the assembled, reminding them of the 10,000 years of loyalty from her species. All for what? A kennel while everyone else enjoys the "family" vacation. Consciences are pricked, policies are righted, and Martha goes on gabbing. Meddaughs (The Witches Supermarket, 1991, etc.) humor is as bright as her artwork. Rarely do sequels have such zip. (Kirkus Reviews) Long Description Marthas back and this time shes talking up a storm on the telephone! When she wins a free weekend for her and her family at the Come-On-Inn, the trouble really begins. "The bright cartoon-style art is incredibly clever, both in execution and in the way Meddaugh uses balloons to convey textual asides. A droll doggie delight that isnt just for the picture-book crowd." -- Booklist, starred review Review Quote "The bright cartoon-style art is incredibly clever, both in execution and in the way Meddaugh uses balloons to convey textual asides. A droll doggie delight that isnt just for the picture-book crowd." Booklist, ALA, Starred Review Details ISBN0395827418 Author Susan Meddaugh Short Title MARTHA CALLING Pages 32 Language English Illustrator Susan Meddaugh ISBN-10 0395827418 ISBN-13 9780395827413 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1996 Residence Sherborn, MA, US Imprint Houghton Mifflin Juvenile Books Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States Publisher Houghton Mifflin Audience Age 4-7 DOI 10.1604/9780395827413 Series Martha Speaks AU Release Date 1996-08-26 NZ Release Date 1996-08-26 US Release Date 1996-08-26 UK Release Date 1996-08-26 Edition Description New edition Publication Date 1996-08-26 DEWEY 813.54 Illustrations illustrations Audience Children / Juvenile Imprint US Clarion Books Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138847361;

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