Something's wrong with Martha, the talking dog! She has eaten her daily bowl of alphabet soup, but when she opens her mouth to speak, strange sounds come out instead of words. Fortunately her nose still works, and she follows it to the source of the mystery.

Rah rah grrr! We're the fighting fur! The Wagstaff Dogs have lost every game this season. Until Martha finds them the perfect coach . . . Carolina! She knows all the plays and can handle a football like a pro. But football just doesn't go with her girly-girl image. Can Martha convince Carolina to help, even if Tiffany Blatsky might see her? This Level 2 Green Light Reader based on the popular PBS TV series Martha Speaks is all about teamwork and following your passions, even when you're nervous about what others might think. Includes a "Toss Up" word game about sports words that have double meanings, such as "pass," "tackle," and "huddle." Go, Dogs!