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The Acorn People
The Acorn People
Author: Ron Jones, Tom Parker (Illustrator)
Even though he knows the camp is for disabled children, Ron Jones anticipates sunny days of hiking, swimming, and boating as a counselor at Camp Wiggin. But he arrives and realizes how severely disabled the children are, it seems too much to bear. — Until he meets his campers—The Acorn People. A group of kids who teach him that, in...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780440227021
ISBN-10: 044022702X
Publication Date: 6/11/1996
Pages: 96
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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I really enjoyed this book. I was a quick read, was heartwarming and enlightening. Sad as well. Shows the human side to people with significant, fatal disabilities and their very human needs and desires to be treated as people. From the perspective of a young counselor who has no experience with disabled children and who is enlightened because of his experience. Some profanity, some referral to sexual feelings. A good read for an older teenager/young adult and an enjoyable read for any adult age.
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Disabled kids make their dreams come true at a camp that was never designed for handicapped children - delightful, memorable book.


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