Quirky, witty and brilliant, Marshall Armstrong is new to school and he definitely stands out from the crowd; but will he find it easy to make friends? A highly original take on a perennially popular theme from an exciting talent.

Marshall Armstrong is new to our school.
He looks different to me.

His laces are straight, not criss-crossed like mine,
And his eyes are always looking at the blackboard.

Marshall Armstrong doesn't fit into our school.
Not one bit...

...but it doesn't take long for Marshall to prove that you don't have to follow the crowd to be the most popular kid in the playground.

A quirky and witty `first day at school' story from a brilliant new talent, perfect for all boys and girls starting at school and meeting new friends.

This book was recognised in the Funniest Book for Children Ages 0-6 Years category by the Roald Dahl Funny Award.

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2011 by HarperCollins Publishers .

David Mackintosh was born in Belfast and grew up in Australia. He is a graphic designer, art director and illustrator. His innovative book designs have won him numerous awards in Britain and internationally, and has collaborated with some of the most celebrated names in children's publishing.