First published 1997
Jacob Two-Two repeats everything twice because his four siblings never listen to him otherwise. This habit leads to trouble when he insults an adult and finds himself imprisoned by the terrifying Hooded Fang. Jacob faces his punishment in a strange place where children who offend grown-ups must pay the price. Despite his small size, Jacob refuses to give up hope. He discovers he has unexpected allies when The Infamous Two arrive to help him escape his predicament. Jacob must find courage he didn't know he possessed to overcome the Hooded Fang and return to his family. The story follows his journey from powerless youngest child to someone who learns that being small doesn't mean being helpless.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, adventure
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, underdog
96 pages · Paperback · Tundra Books