'Old Apple Tree' signing today
The cover of “The Old Apple Tree,” the second children's book written by local author Jack Parnell. A book launch and signing event is planned for Saturday, May 8, at the Parnell Ranch, where the author and his family raise champion Clydesdales.
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SANDPOINT — Local author Jack Parnell is celebrating his second children's book, “The Old Apple Tree and Friends,” at a launch event and book signing today at the Parnell Ranch.
The local author – who served as the acting Secretary of Agriculture for President George Bush and is now operator with wife Michelle of the Parnell Ranch – released the follow-up to his first children's book, “My Name is Ramsey: I'm a Clydesdale Stallion,” both published in association with Keokee Publishing of Sandpoint.
Hosted by the Parnell Ranch and Keokee Publishing, the event will take place from noon-2 p.m. at the ranch in the Selle Valley where the Parnells raise their champion Clydesdale draft horses.
The event is free, and includes a chance for everyone to see the ranch, meet the magnificent draft horses, enjoy a horse-drawn ride, and a cup of warm apple cider – in keeping with the new book, of course. Personalized signed copies of “The Old Apple Tree” and “My Name is Ramsey” will be available for purchase, and contributors to both books will be on hand to meet as well.
The Parnell Ranch is located at 4250 Selle Road. Copies of both books are available at local retailers, including the Corner Book Store, Vanderford's, Bonner Books, and online at KeokeeBooks.com.