"Extraordinary Essays" by Tamra B. Orr is a thought-provoking collection that guides readers through the art of essay writing. It covers various essay styles, from persuasive to narrative, providing insights and strategies for effective communication. Each chapter includes practical tips, engaging prompts, and examples that inspire creativity and critical thinking. Orr encourages writers to explore their unique voice while addressing diverse topics that resonate with personal experiences and societal issues. Ultimately, this book serves as a comprehensive resource for students, educators, and anyone interested in honing their writing skills and expressing their ideas with clarity and impact. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called F. W. Prep .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 127 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2006 by Children's Press(CT) .

Tamra Orr is a full-time author living in the Pacific Northwest. She is the author of more than 400 educational books for readers of all ages. Her book on school violence was voted New York Public Library's best nonfiction book for teens. She has a degree in English/Education from Ball State University. Tamra has been fascinated with history all of her life and enjoys the chance to learn more about it when researching for a book. She lives in Oregon with her husband, four children, dog, and cat.