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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.
- Ron Jones
- 1976
Jan 1, 2001 · The Acorn People. Ron Jones. 3.57. 997 ratings171 reviews. This true story of a boy who must overcome prejudice and weakness to treat a group of special needs children with the respect—and love—they deserve “will give your innards a bear hug. . . . You will read this book with a lump in your throat.” ( Lincoln Journal )
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Jun 11, 1996 · The Acorn People. Mass Market Paperback – June 11, 1996. by Ron Jones (Author) 4.5 220 ratings. See all formats and editions. This true story of a boy who must overcome prejudice and weakness to treat a group of special needs children with the respect—and love—they deserve “will give your innards a bear hug. . . .
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- Ron Jones
About The Acorn People. This true story of a boy who must overcome prejudice and weakness to treat a group of special needs children with the respect—and love—they deserve “will give your innards a bear hug. . . . You will read this book with a lump in your throat.” (Lincoln Journal)
- Mass Market Paperback
Aug 29, 2012 · 4.5 214 ratings. See all formats and editions. Kindle. $6.99 Read with our free app. Library Binding. $2.99 5 Used from $2.99. This true story of a boy who must overcome prejudice and weakness to treat a group of special needs children with the respect—and love—they deserve “will give your innards a bear hug. . . .
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- 1976
- Ron Jones
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The Acorn People – Author Ron Jones – Random House Children's Books. This true story of a boy who must overcome prejudice and weakness to treat a group of special needs children with the respect—and love—they deserve “will give your innards a bear hug. . . . You will read this book with a lump in your throat.” (Lincoln Journal)
Jan 1, 1976 · 4.5 214 ratings. See all formats and editions. 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.
