International spies, mysterious neighbours, treacherous teachers, revolting cafeteria food, Jacob Two Two takes it all in his stride.
The youngest of five children, Jacob has always found it difficult to make himself heard. He’s been stuck with his ‘Two Two’ nickname since he was a little kid, because he always said everything twice. Now he’s a bit older, he doesn’t do it all the time, but occasionally he falls back into his old habit!
Small for his age, but with A LOT of determination, Jacob is constantly falling for his big brothers’ and sisters’ tall stories. Although always keen to help out, he usually manages to make things worse because he always, always tells the truth.
As if his brother and sister weren't enough, Jacob also have to deal crazy characters of all sorts. Take the The Hooded Fang for instance. A professional wrestler with a terrifying mask and very big muscles. Jacob is absolutely terrified of him – until he discovers Fang’s soft centre, and finds out that he only acts like a barbarian because it’s in his contract.
Then there’s Miss Sweetie Darlingpie. This adorable little old lady wanders the streets offering everyone delicious home-baked fare. Too good to be true? Yes indeed, for behind her curly-haired Miss Marple-like façade hides a lethal criminal intellect.
Based on Mordecai Richler’s brilliant books, Jacob Two-Two proves that the underdog can always triumph in the end!
