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The Acorn People. 1977 cover (publ. Bantam Books) Author. Ron Jones. Publication date. January 1, 1976. The Acorn People is a non-fiction book for middle grade readers first published in 1976. It is a memoir by author, educator and storyteller Ron Jones about a summer he spent at a camp for disabled children. It was adapted for television in 1981.
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Jan 1, 2001 · The Acorn People is written by Ron Jones and is about a camp counselor and a group of handicapped boys having adventures in Camp Wiggin. The group consists of the speedster Benny B, the talkative Spider, the quiet and mysterious Thomas Stewart, the shy but ruddy Arid, and the blind but navigating Martin.
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At first, the severity of the campers’ disabilities seems too much to bear. But everything changes once Ron gets to know his group—kids who call themselves “the Acorn People” because of the acorn necklaces they wear around their necks. The campers teach him that, inside, they are the same as any average kid, and with encouragement ...
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But everything changes once Ron gets to know his group—kids who call themselves “the Acorn People” because of the acorn necklaces they wear around their necks. The campers teach him that, inside, they are the same as any average kid, and with encouragement, determination, and friendship, nothing is impossible.
The Acorn People is an inspiring true account of one man's experience at a camp for disabled children, and how it changed his life forever. From uncomfortable to exceptional, Ron Jones' story is one that will teach readers to never underestimate the powers of determination, support, and friendship-- and to look at those with handicaps in an entirely new way.
