Susan Meddaugh

When she wins a call-in radio contest, Martha the talking dog and her family go for a vacation and manage to change the "no dogs allowed" policy.

Martha watches as the new dog her family brings home grows through all the troublesome phases of being a puppy, and even though he does not develop Martha's ability to speak, Skits displays his own unique talent.

Martha discovers how the Perfect Pup Institute turns dogs into obedient robots and then does something about it.

A young boy recalls all the Halloween costume agonies he's been through, until, at last, he gets to do things his own way!

After becoming a farm dog, Martha loses the sheep, but ultimately ends up saving the day!