Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang

Mordecai Richler's classic 'Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang' follows six-year-old Jacob, who, due to his large family, repeats everything twice to be heard. After a humorous misunderstanding with a grown-up, Jacob dreams he is sentenced to a fantastical children's prison run by the fearsome Hooded Fang. This imaginative adventure sees Jacob, with the help of his older siblings (Child Power!), bravely navigate the prison, outsmart the guards, and ultimately find his voice. It's a delightful tale that explores themes of self-confidence, justice, and the power of imagination, making it a beloved Canadian classic for children aged 4-11.

***The delightful adventures of an ordinary boy condemned to the dreaded dungeon ''From which no brat returns!''*** Poor Jacob Two-Two. Not only must he say everything twice just to be heard over his four brothers and sisters, but when he inadvertently insults a grown up, he is exiled to Slimers' Isle - and soon finds himself the prisoner of the dreaded Hooded Fang. ***Although he's small, Jacob is not helpless, especially when The Infamous Two come to his aid.*** Selected by The New York Times as one of the Outstanding Books of the Year***--BackCover of the Bantam Skylark 6th printing edition, Feb '79***