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31st out of 32 books
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22 voters
Marshall Armstrong is New to Our School
Marshall Armstrong is new to school and definitely stands out from the crowd, with his pale skin, perpetual hats, and special “space food” lunches that come in silver wrappers. He doesn’t play sports, and he doesn’t watch television. So when he invites everyone in class over for his birthday party, it’s sure to be a disaster. Or is it? Marshall Armstrong might have a trick...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
August 1st 2011
by Harry N. Abrams
(first published March 28th 2011)
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Marshall Armstrong is the new kid at school and his desk mate, the boy narrator of this book, thinks he’s different. Marshall Armstrong eats “space food” at lunch. He reads during recess because his doctor says he can’t play. Marshall Armstrong doesn’t even have a TV at home, instead he prefers to read the newspaper. But everything changes when the class is invited to Marshall Armstrong’s birthday party. Marshall Armstrong turns out to be a great new kid, even if he’s different from the rest of...more
Marshall Armstrong is the new kid at school and he is very different from everyone else. His things are different. He looks different with his birdseed freckles and ears like shells. His arms are white with red bumps that he says are mosquito bites. He even eats “space food” for lunch! He can’t play during recess. He stays out of the sun. He doesn’t watch any TV. So when Marshall Armstrong has a birthday party, everyone is sure that it is going to be awful. But guess what, Marshall Armstrong’s h...more
The title and cover illustration let you know what’s going on. Marshall Armstrong doesn’t seem to fit in with his new classmates. He plays differently, eats differently, and doesn’t look the same at all. Although the plot is predictable – Marshall’s classmates learn to appreciate his different interests when they all come to his house for his birthday – the story is still sweet. Usually, books about tolerance focus on children of a different race, nationality, or ability level. In this one, Mars...more
Mar 12, 2012
Emmet O'Neal Library- Children's Department
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Shelves:
2011,
picture-books
The title and cover illustration let you know what’s going on. Marshall Armstrong doesn’t seem to fit in with his new classmates. He plays differently, eats differently, and doesn’t look the same at all. Although the plot is predictable – Marshall’s classmates learn to appreciate his different interests when they all come to his house for his birthday – the story is still sweet. Usually, books about tolerance focus on children of a different race, nationality, or ability level. In this one, Mars...more
When I first starting reading this book, I didn't really like it. They picked out all the "weird" stuff about Marshall Armstrong. But in the end (very predictably, but I obviously didn't predict it), the other kids end up loving all the "weird" stuff Marshall has and does. The illustrations are great, and the message is very "Don't judge a book by its cover". The overall story and illustrations reminded me of Jonah Hill's cartoon "Allen Gregory". I really liked the book, as it had a lot for adul...more
Marshall is the new kid in school. He's different. different looking, has different stuff, eats different food and can't do P.E. Marshall invites the whole class to his b-day party, and our nameless narrator, a boy in the class, just KNOWS it's going to be not fun at all and his mother is making him go AND give a present. When I read this to the kids, they could totally relate. They loved seeing and hearing what the party was actually like. Super engaging read aloud and great for all kinds of di...more
We know from page one that this kid is the one who will be the subject of everyone's disdain. The quirky artwork and simple text builds the case very gradually with narration from Marshall's disgruntled seat mate. The big surprise comes when they are all invited to Marshall's birthday party where they expect to be bored out of their gourds! Great for K - 4th read-aloud on the first few days of school!
--Review by Carol
--Review by Carol
The new kid at school uses a nib with ink instead of a pencil and has liquified poached eggs for lunch. That alone is grounds for being put in a cage and stared at from a safe distance all day.
But Marshall Armstrong's classmates learn a thing or two about how to treat newcomers after getting invited over for a birthday party, where they discover that his house is made entirely of awesome.
But Marshall Armstrong's classmates learn a thing or two about how to treat newcomers after getting invited over for a birthday party, where they discover that his house is made entirely of awesome.
unusual artistic style
(a few illustrations a bit Gorey-ish)
eccentric/quirky style appropriate for a slightly quirky story (well, Marshall seems that way, but then he is presented through the eyes of the narrator)
Like how expectations are confounded at the end, and acceptance/friendship begins . . . school can be tough to "fit in" or find your place, especially for new kids.
(a few illustrations a bit Gorey-ish)
eccentric/quirky style appropriate for a slightly quirky story (well, Marshall seems that way, but then he is presented through the eyes of the narrator)
Like how expectations are confounded at the end, and acceptance/friendship begins . . . school can be tough to "fit in" or find your place, especially for new kids.
Marshall Armstrong is new and a little different and, well, maybe a lot different. He eats astronaut food in space food packaging, for crying out loud. And then Marshall Armstrong has a birthday party and the by (narrator) has to go even though he doesn't want to...and... well, maybe there's something to be liked after all about a boy who eats space food.
This was a really charming book about a boy who is new to school and doesn't fit in. The narrator is a little boy who doesn't like him at first, but decides at the end that new kids are even more fun because they are different. The illustrations are bright, cartoonish and have lots of white space. Great for story time about new kids, school, or friends.
Marshall Armstrong is new to school. And he is different. He looks different. His stuff is different. He eats different. He plays different. How can he fit in at school when he is so different? Soon other kids start to learn that sometimes different=cool. And this is a fun book all about celebrating different. Good times.
Marshall Armstrong is new. He looks different, eats strange things, has fancy equipment, reads the newspaper instead of watching television, and generally doesn't fit in (although it doesn't seem to bother him). Until his birthday party - which everyone expects to be deadly dull.
For K and up.
For K and up.
Love Marshall Armstrong! What a guy and what a house. Think I will move right in! This is the perfect book for back to school when new students arrive. Everyone is different in truly delightful ways. Illustrations quirky and wonderful!
I really enjoyed the unexpected humor in this story. It would be great to read aloud during the first few weeks of school. Great twist at the end as the kids discover that Marshall Armstrong is not as dull as they all thought he was.
A book about being the new kid, but not from the perspective of the new kid. Fun illustrations and a good message about accepting others differences and connecting to those unlike ourselves.
Recommended as a classroom read-aloud.
Recommended as a classroom read-aloud.
I would definitely use this book in a middle school (or primary) classroom. It's a great picture book about being "different" and learning to accept others. The illustrations were creative and made me wish I was inside the book!
Oct 05, 2011
Rebecca Dean
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
adventure,
childrens,
contemorary-fiction,
determination,
fiction,
friendship,
gossip,
moods,
scaffolding,
school
This is a cute book. This book is filled with all different emotions and feelings. The readers can learn from this book how everybody but that does not mean they can not be friends with that person.
I want a friend like Marshall Armstrong - he seems to be a kid out of a Wes Anderson movie and his birthday party looked amazing. It's a "message" book without being too didactic.
What happens when a new boy moves in who is different from the narrator. Don't judge a book by its cover would be the moral for this book.
I HEART MASHALL ARMSTRONG. Talk about a hilarous character, Marshall is the coolest geek I have read in a while. Can't wait to read aloud this book when we talk characters.
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A book about not judging someone on first impressions. Nice artwork, a cool love of science. My son liked it.
With unusual illustrations, this story about a new kid in school is sure to be a winner with everyone.
Apr 07, 2012
outdoortype
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
elementary teachers
Recommended to outdoortype by:
Adrienne Gear
A funny story that children can relate to about learning to accept differences in peers.
A fun and quirky book with great illustrations. Was a fun read-aloud.
A very well done book - perfect match of a great story with engaging art...
What a sweet, charming story about being different!
A sweet tale about the new kid at school.
Marshall Armstrong is the new kid in school and he's a bit of an odd duck. He invites everyone to his birthday party but the young narrator is reluctant to go. After sitting next to Marshall Armstrong at school, he's convinced that the party will be dull and boring. It turns out that Marshall Armstrong's house is full of fun, interesting, and unique ways to occupy yourself. A good lesson for kids who are starting to become aware that not everything is as it presents itself. This book is perfect...more
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