James Marshall

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born

in San Antonio, Texas , The United States

October 10, 1942

died

October 13, 1992

gender

male

genre

Children's Books

influences

Maurice Sendak

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James Edward Marshall (October 10, 1942 – October 13, 1992), who also wrote as Edward Marshall, was a children's author and illustrator.

His father worked on the railroad, was a band member in the 1930s, and his mother sang in the local church choir. His family later moved to Beaumont, Texas. Marshall said: "Beaumont is deep south and swampy and I hated it. I knew I would die if I stayed there so I diligently studied the viola, and eventually won a scholarship to the New England Conservatory in Boston."[1] He entered the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, but injured his hand, ending his music career. He returned to Texas, where he attended San Antonio College, and later transferred to Southern Connecticut State Univ...more

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	George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends by James Marshall, Maurice Sendak (Foreword by) 4.16 of 5 stars 4.16 avg rating — 5,995 ratings — published 1972 — 20 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Goldilocks and the Three Bears 4.02 of 5 stars 4.02 avg rating — 2,966 ratings — published 1988 — 12 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Three Little Pigs 3.86 of 5 stars 3.86 avg rating — 452 ratings — published 1984 — 11 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	George and Martha Rise and Shine 4.27 of 5 stars 4.27 avg rating — 211 ratings — published 1976 — 9 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	George and Martha One Fine Day 4.31 of 5 stars 4.31 avg rating — 211 ratings — published 1978 — 9 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	George and Martha Round and Round 4.4 of 5 stars 4.40 avg rating — 196 ratings — published 1988 — 5 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	George and Martha Encore 4.31 of 5 stars 4.31 avg rating — 157 ratings — published 1973 — 5 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Red Riding Hood by James Marshall, Jacob Grimm 3.77 of 5 stars 3.77 avg rating — 163 ratings	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	George and Martha Tons of Fun 4.37 of 5 stars 4.37 avg rating — 142 ratings — published 1980 — 4 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hansel and Gretel by James Marshall, Jacob Grimm 3.79 of 5 stars 3.79 avg rating — 159 ratings — published 1990 — 6 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars