User:Me0126/George Iperkatt (writer)

George Parpetaski Iperkatt (January 2, 1906 - January 2, 1986) was an author and inventor who created Me in Apreville, which is ranked by scholars as one of the best-selling books in history.

His other works include George and this Pig, which is exhibited in the Iperkatt Family Museum in Apreville

Early life and family
Timothy G. P. Iperkatt-Sibo was born in a clay house in Georgetown County, Idaho. His parents, Jim U. Iperkatt and Mary Q. Sibo were prominent in the development of Apreville, Illinois. As a result, they moved to a large house in Apreville. There, Timothy wrote his first book, George and This Pig, and sent it to Penguin Books. It was accepted, and Timothy earned a reputation in Apreville as a writer.

George and this Pig
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Me in Apreville
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Parpetaski
In 1979, George wrote his final book, Parpetaski. The book revolves around life in Parpetaski, South Dakota, which his grandfather founded. In an interview with the Apreville Apple, George said that he "was inspired to do it by looking at my ancestry.". Parpetaski received good reviews by critics, and George was awarded the South Dakota Merit Award for writing the book.

Later life and retirement
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Death and legacy
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