Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang Mordecai, Richler

**Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang** throws young Jacob into a nightmarish children's prison after a simple misunderstanding at the butcher shop. This darkly comic adventure follows our pint-sized hero as he faces the terrifying Hooded Fang and navigates a world where adults hold all the power—and aren't afraid to abuse it.

Mordecai Richler crafts a brilliantly subversive children's tale that doesn't talk down to kids or shy away from life's injustices. Perfect for middle-grade readers who crave stories with actual stakes, plus nostalgic adults who remember when children's books had genuine bite. Richler, celebrated Canadian author of *The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz*, brings his signature wit to this unforgettable story about standing up to bullies, no matter how small you are.

This preloved paperback from Patina Paperbacks delivers classic Canadian children's literature with heart and humor.

**Reader Reviews:**
"My 9-year-old devoured this in one sitting—finally, a book that doesn't treat kids like idiots!"
"Richler's Jacob is wonderfully weird and wonderfully real. Pure childhood anxiety turned into comedy gold."