Marshall Armstrong Is New to Our School cover

Marshall Armstrong Is New to Our School

Author: Mackintosh, David

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.4
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 647
Points per Word 0.000773
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

Marshall Armstrong, having a hard time fitting in with the kids at his new school because of the way he looks and the food he eats, invites his classmates to his house for a birthday party.

Quick Summary

Marshall Armstrong turns his uniqueness into a superpower by throwing a birthday party that finally helps his classmates see past his different lunch boxes and weird clothes to the cool kid underneath. Kids will cheer when the party becomes the unexpected key that unlocks friendship and proves being different is actually the best thing ever. If your kid loves heartwarming school stories like "Chrysanthemum" or "The Invisible Boy," they'll root for Marshall from the first page. This gem is perfect for kindergarten through second graders who are navigating friendships, being the new kid, or just appreciating a sweet story about acceptance.