Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang (Jacob Two-Two Adventures)

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Poor Jacob Two-Two. Not only must he say everything twice just to be heard over his four brothers and sisters, but he finds himself the prisoner of the dreaded Hooded Fang. What had he done to deserve such a punishment? The worst crime of all – insulting a grown-up! Although he’s small, Jacob is not helpless, especially when The Infamous Two come to his aid.

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What Happens to Smart Aleck Kids?.......2007-04-02

When you were really little, didn't you think that somewhere there was an awful place and if you were bad, you would have to go there? Well, this is what happened to Jacob Two Two.
The reason he was called jacob Two Two was because he was the littlest one in a big family and he always had to say everything twice to be heard. This characteristic is what started all his problems.
When he was sent to the grocery store for tomatoes, he said, "I want two pounds of firm, red tomatoes. I want two pounds of firm, red tomatoes." The grocer thought he was making fun of him and called a policeman to have him arrested for being rude to an adult. Then he was sent to the children's court where the judge sentenced him to 2 years, 2 months, 2 days, 2 hours and 2 minutes in the darkest dungeons of the children's prison for being a smart aleck.
The prison was surrounded by water with blood thirsty sharks and slimy crocodiles, their jaws snapping hungrily. The sign said, "This way to Slimers Island from which no brat returns." The jailer was called the Hooded Fang.

We love Jacob Two-Two!.......2006-03-17

Great book! i found this book at a thrift store and bought it for our son, he was 10 at the time. we actually read this one outloud as a family and EVERYONE enjoyed it! the story conveys a wonderful message about the strength of children and the importance of them being heard and understood, and treated fairly. We recommend this book whole-heartedly!

A JACOB TWO-TWO REVIEW.......2005-04-05

Jacob Two-Two is one of the most imaginative stories I've read in a while. It reminds of being a kid in my carefree days. I have actually watered my mom's flowers an hour after she had and flooded her flowerbeds.
Basically, the story is about a 6 year-old boy who repeats everything twice just to be heard because he's the youngest out of five. Because he wants to be helpful, he wants to run an errand for the first time. He goes to Mr. Cooper, the greengrocer to get two pounds of firm, red tomatoes. After insulting Mr. Cooper (he didn't really insult Mr. Cooper, Mr. Cooper was just teasing him, but Jacob doesn't know that), he ran into Richmond Park to hide from the police. He was afraid the police might send him to jail for insulting a big person. Then, in Richmond Park he falls asleep into a crazy dream with the Hooded Fang, two super heroes, and a children's prison.

Movie?.......2003-08-29

I've never read Mordecai Richler's book Jacob Two-Two, but I have seen the movie. Not the one made in the late '90s but the one from the '80s. It really freaked me out as a kid and now I can't find anywhere to buy it online. If anyone else remembers this movie or know where to find it please email me.

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You'll Go Crackers You'll Go Crackers.......2002-01-15

We liked this story because Jacob thought the Hooded Fang was funny even though he was scariest person that you have ever seen. Jacob knew he was really childish. The funniest part was when the Hooded Fang said "I want my mommy." We liked how Jacob said everything twice. We could relate to how he couldn't do the things his brothers and sisters could. One of us is still terrible at cutting bread so she feels like him when one side comes out really thick and the other is like a sheet of paper. Another kid feels like him because her sister goes to 2 hours of gymnastics and she only goes to one. Written by a club of good readers who like to read.

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Jacob Two-Two and the Dinosaur
Mordecai Richler
Manufacturer: Tundra Books
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ASIN: 0887767125
Release Date: 2004-03-23

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When his parents return from Kenya with a cute little green lizard on his eighth birthday (he’s two times two times two), Jacob Two-Two is thrilled. But it isn’t long before Jacob realizes that his new pet Dippy isn’t a lizard after all. And as months pass, it is apparent Dippy isn’t so little either. Soon Dippy is attracting all sorts of unwanted attention and before he knows it, Jacob is on the run from the Canadian government with a full-grown dinosaur to hide.

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fun book for kids

Jacob Two-Two-'s First Spy Case
Mordecai Richler
Manufacturer: Tundra Books
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ASIN: 0887766943
Release Date: 2003-12-09

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Poor Jacob Two-Two! Miss Sour Pickle, Jacob's mean geography teacher, calls on him whenever he daydreams in class, and Mr. I. M. Greedyguts, the new headmaster of Jacob's school, hired Loathsome Leo Louse to prepare monstrous meals that Jacob and his classmates must eat down to the very last bite. Luckily, Mr. Dinglebat, world-renowned spymaster, just moved in next door and has concocted a plan to help Jacob. Packed with colorful characters, secret spy tricks, and lots of fun, Jacob Two-Two's First Spy Case will enthrall and excite children's imaginations. For more Jacob adventures, kids should check out Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang and Jacob Two-Two and the Dinosaur, the first two books in this series of three from Commonwealth Book Prize-winning author Mordecai Richler. (Ages 7 to 10)

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Things turn sour at Privilege House, Jacob Two-Two’s private school, when the headmaster, Mr. Goodbody, is replaced by the despicable I.M. Greedyguts. Now everything is unbearable, from geography class to the ghastly lunches made by Perfectly Loathsome Leo Louse. Worse yet, nobody’s parents believe how bad it really is. Fortunately, Jacob has a new friend he can turn to for help: X. Barnaby Dinglebat, Master Spy.

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fun book for kids.......2007-09-12

In the tradition of Roald Dahl's "Matilda", etc. Qubo/NBC now feature a nice Jacob Two Two animated program which can help hook kids on Jacob Two Two.

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Barney's Gripes
Life takes a whole lot of living
idiots
A dark comedy for today

Barney's Version
Mordecai Richler
Manufacturer: Knopf
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ASIN: 067940418X
Release Date: 1997-12-23

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Barney Panofsky smokes too many cigars, drinks too much whiskey, and is obsessed with two things: the Montreal Canadiens hockey team and his ex-wife Miriam. An acquaintance from his youthful years in Paris, Terry McIver, is about to publish his autobiography. In its pages he accuses Barney of an assortment of sins, including murder. It's time, Barney decides, to present the world with his own version of events. Barney's Version is his memoir, a rambling, digressive rant, full of revisions and factual errors (corrected in footnotes written by his son) and enough insults for everyone, particularly vegetarians and Quebec separatists.

But Barney does get around to telling his life story, a desperately funny but sad series of bungled relationships. His first wife, an artist and poet, commits suicide and becomes--à la Sylvia Plath--a feminist icon, and Barney is widely reviled for goading her toward death, if not actually murdering her. He marries the second Mrs. Panofsky, whom he calls a "Jewish-Canadian Princess," as an antidote to the first; it turns out to be a horrible mistake. The third, "Miriam, my heart's desire," is quite possibly his soul mate, but Barney botches this one, too. It's painful to watch him ruin everything, and even more painful to bear witness to his deteriorating memory. The mystery at the heart of Barney's story--did he or did he not kill his friend Boogie?--provides enough forward momentum to propel the reader through endless digressions, all three wives, and every one of Barney's nearly heartbreaking episodes of forgetfulness. Barney's Version, winner of Canada's 1997 Giller Prize, is Richler's 10th novel, and a dense, energetic, and ultimately poignant read. --R. Ellis

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Charged with comic energy and a steely disregard for any pieties whatsoever, Barney's Version is a major Richler novel, the most personal and feeling book of a long and distinguished career.

Told in the first person, it gives us the life (and what a life!) of Barney Panofsky--whose trashy TV company, Totally Useless Productions, has made him a small fortune; whose three wives include a martyred feminist icon, a quintessential JCP (Jewish-Canadian Princess), and the incomparable Miriam, the perfect wife, lover, and mother--alas, now married to another man; who recalls with nostalgia and pain his young manhood in the Paris of the early fifties, and his lifelong passion for wine, women, and the Montreal Canadiens; who either did or didn't murder his best friend, Boogie, after discovering him in bed with The Second Mrs. Panofsky; whose satirical eye for the idiocies of today's Quebec separatists (as well as for every other kind of political correctness) manages to offend his entire acquaintanceship (and will soon be offending readers everywhere); and whose memory--though not his bile--is, in his sixty-seventh year, definitely slipping . . .

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Well-deserving of praise.......2005-08-21

`The portrayal of Barney, pen overflowing with years of accumulated weaknesses, shortcomings and flaws, is weighted by the manfs sincere fondness for what was, was lost, and still remains in his world. His words are often offensive, but his actions and failures are so very human that itfs hard to begrudge an old man crippled by actions he cannot undo.

Barney's politics are less threatening than is the fleeting sense of self that slips from the pages as Barney unsuccessfully clings to his` memories. His gruff, critical voice in the present is contrasted by the delicate manner with which he describes events that occurred in the past, making apparent their fragile existence and his urgency to record them on paper.

This book came highly recommended but took me a while to get into because I tried to read it in short intervals over a long period of time, a method the format of the book doesn't lend itself to at all. There are a multitude of characters and events that take place` over a broad span of time, and it's best (like with most novels) to get a good feel for the characters before putting the book down after that first reading.

It was quite frustrating to pick it up again after some time had passed and immediately feel lost in the many distinct, though interrelated stories, being told nearly simultaneously. Yet even that mood was appropriate for the workfs subject material. After all, Barneyfs Version was written as a memoir written by a man in the`` process of losing his very memories.

Richler creates an incredibly complete world: endearing despite malcontented and despondent overtones. Itfs full of regret coupled with hope and a deep sense of attachment to everything that has ever made itself a part of Barneyfs life. Barneyfs Version is funny, sad, and beautifully written. I wish I had read it sooner and plan to read it again.`

Barney's Gripes.......2005-08-16

The main character in this abbridged CD version of Barney's Version is an irritating alcholic who does nothing but click his glass to let the listener know he is drinking yet another scotch,(or whatever),coughs his phlemy cough and feels sorry for himself. What is the point of this book other than a character study of a sad sack guy who drives everyone he loves away from him (including the reader) and then obesses over the loss of wife # three whom he really loved? OH yes, and his guilt re: the guy that drowned after drinking too much with his drinking buddy, because he (Barney) didn't stop him

Life takes a whole lot of living.......2005-02-13

I have been a long time fan of Richler and have read most of his books.This one was delightfully funny, serious,thought provoking,meandering,sarcastic,observant,and in many a review of life for the past 50 years of a person who lived life to the fullest ,mainly in Montreal, but also flavoured with Paris,London,New York and Toronto.Having lived in Montreal throughout the 60's,after just finishing university,all the places mentioned brought back fond memories.I also enjoyed many wonderful times at the cottage in the Laurentians and experienced the changes that took place with the emergence of separatism.I remember many interviews that Richler gave and it was very clear that he felt that racism was running wild and because he loved Montreal and everything about Quebec so much,it made him very angry.This book is as much a story of Richler's life as that of Barney.A reader who did not know Montreal in those days, may not appreciate how real life and places mentioned in the book really are.I spent many hours in places mentioned but was not familiar with Dink's on Crescent St.That may be another name for a place that Richler frequented in the same area.
References to hockey and particularly the Canadiens or as we more commonly called them 'The Habs'is right on.That was when hockey was the heart and soul of sport fans in Montreal.I followed it just like Barney and Richler did, and attended many games in the Forum.For anyone who was interested ,it was easy to meet the players, either socially or accidentally.Several played in softball leagues in the off season and one would sometimes pass by them walking along Ste Catherine's St.or in restaurants,particularly Ben's.With what has happened to hockey;I don't bother with it any more.As I'm writing this the final negotiations are underway to try to salvage a bit of the 2004/2005 Season-but at this point -who really cares?
Richler had an utter contempt for what was taking place in Montreal, for instance,on page 145 ,when asked by Solange,"but why shouldn't we have our own country?' he replied,"Because it would destroy mine.Your ancestors were stupid.They should have sold Quebec and kept Louisiana."

The 60's in Montreal were wonderful times,full of excitement,and on its way to becoming one of the best cities in the world.The politics of division changed all that ,and Barney laments the great exodos of so many to Toronto and other places.I was one of those and felt the sadness of being in a place where I wasn't wanted.Life is too short for that nonsense.
A lot of people write Richler off as a sarcastic character,but I find he is one of Canada's best writers .He portrays Montreal as well as Caldwell and Faulkner does the South or as Steinbeck and Twain did California and Missouri.
That's not to say he felt that Toronto was so great."Self-satisfied Toronto is not a city I've ever warmed to.""On a walk on Avenue Road with Miriam they came upon a small park and thought they would stop for a rest,but the gate was padlocked,and a sign screwed into the railing read:

NO EATING
NO DRINKING
NO MUSIC
NO DOGS
"Squeezing Miriam's hand,I said,"SometimesI think what inspires this city,its very mainspring,is the haunting fear that someone,somewhere,may be happy."
Richler is gone now,and we miss him.However, we still have his books to enjoy.

My only regret was it took me so long to get around to reading what I feel is one of his best books.Boy,what a movie this would make.Maybe this would be a good project for what Richler calls "mediocrity's holy trinity" on page 83.

idiots.......2003-12-30

yeah you guys are right...this wasn't very good. Wait, actually it's PHENOMENAL! What kind of comment is that, "he's not very likeable but I guess you can get something out of this book..."???!!! Yeah, it only won the Giller Prize. This is one of my favourite books, a page turner but filled with heart, fascinating, and hilarious all in one. I can't recommend this book strongly enough. Idiots.

A dark comedy for today.......2003-12-05

Richler is in top form here. This, next to Solomon Gursky was Here is his best novel to date, and certainly his most relevant. He pokes and prods every group out there, jews, women, quebecois, candians, N. Americans, video store workers....everyone! Mordecai has immense fun with the world of the politically correct, and the petit Canadian Intellectual. It is a great end to a brilliant career and showed that Richler never lost it. All of his novels are about himself and his world, that's obvious, but what is great about it is that his is never pointlessly condescending, or overtly egotistical. This great writer displays the same dissatisfactions with the world that we all have. Obviously being a great writer doesn't make you feel any better about life (T.S. Elliot and Celine, amongst others, have said as much), it just helps you to articulate those dissatisfactions a little better. Most importantly this book is a riot. Certainly understanding candian history and culture is a help but no, it is not necessary. Incidentally the cigar on the cover isn't what Barney smokes, that is what Richler smoked.

CANADIAN SHORT STORIES - First (1st) (1) (One) Series: The Privilege of the Limits; Strayed; Paul Farlotte; The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias; Snow; Mrs Golightly and the First Convention; The Heritage; Mist Green Oats; Blind MacNair

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CANADIAN SHORT STORIES - First (1st) (1) (One) Series: The Privilege of the Limits; Strayed; Paul Farlotte; The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias; Snow; Mrs Golightly and the First Convention; The Heritage; Mist Green Oats; Blind MacNair
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Manufacturer: Oxford University Press
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CANADIAN SHORT STORIES - Second (2nd) Series: Ancient Lineage; Haply the Soul of My Grandmother; Hunky; Equals MC Squared; Bernadette; My Heart is Broken; The Voices of Adamo; A Gourdful of Glory; Some Grist for Mervyn's Mill

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CANADIAN SHORT STORIES - Second (2nd) Series: Ancient Lineage; Haply the Soul of My Grandmother; Hunky; Equals MC Squared; Bernadette; My Heart is Broken; The Voices of Adamo; A Gourdful of Glory; Some Grist for Mervyn's Mill
Robert (editor) (Morley Callaghan; Ethel Wilson; Hugh Garner; Mavis Gallant; Margaret Laurence; Mordecai Richler; Hugh Hood; Jack Ludwig; Alice Munro; Dave Godfrey; Shirley Faessler; David Helwig) Weaver
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press
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The Moslem Wife and Other Stories (New Canadian Library)

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The Moslem Wife and Other Stories (New Canadian Library)
Mavis Gallant
Manufacturer: New Canadian Library
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ASIN: 077109891X
Release Date: 1994-06-01

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Originally Broadcast on the CBC
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Stories by Mordecai Richler
Mordecai Richler
Manufacturer: Scenario Productions
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Originally Broadcast on the CBC.......2003-03-28

AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL
These autobiographical tales are based on his childhood growing up in Montreal and during his travels.
READ BY LOUIS NEGIN
ORIGINALLY BROADCAST DURING 1965
1. A Story about Bennie who went off to W.W.II and came back a Cripple and a Changed Man
2. The War, Heaven and After
3. "Bambinger". A story about a Boarder who rents a room.
4. If you don't like Jack Hawkins, Tell Me
5. "Sticking Together"A story about Jewish 'Clannishness' while in Europe.
6. "Mr. Sun" The First Citizen of the World
7. "E.G.C." The first time I met Edward Gorden Craig, a great innovator in theatre design and Staging
8. "Circus Book"
9. A hunours Account of the Influence of Communism, "The Red Menace"
10. "Shooting the Brease at St. Urban" An account of life on Richler's street in Montreal during this youth.
11. "Making it with the Chicks". A story about the sex life of a Jewish Boy

FROM THE PUBLISHER.......2003-03-27

These autobiographical tales are based on his childhood growing up in Montreal and during his travels.
READ BY LOUIS NEGIN
ORIGINALLY BROADCAST DURING 1965
1. A Story about Bennie who went off to W.W.II and came back a Cripple and a Changed Man
2. The War, Heaven and After
3. "Bambinger". A story about a Boarder who rents a room.
4. If you don't like Jack Hawkins, Tell Me
5. "Sticking Together"A story about Jewish 'Clannishness' while in Europe.
6. "Mr. Sun" The First Citizen of the World
7. "E.G.C." The first time I met Edward Gorden Craig, a great innovator in theatre design and Staging
8. "Circus Book"
9. A humours Account of the Influence of Communism, "The Red Menace"
10. "Shooting the Brease at St. Urban" An account of life on Richler's street in Montreal during this youth.
11. "Making it with the Chicks". A story about the sex life of a Jewish Boy

MODERN CANADIAN STORIES: How I Met My Husband; Going to India; Getting on in the World; The Wedding Gift; The Grave of the Famous Poet; Ghostkeeper; That Yellow Prairie Sky; The Great Electrical Revolution; The Accident; The Art of Kissing

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MODERN CANADIAN STORIES: How I Met My Husband; Going to India; Getting on in the World; The Wedding Gift; The Grave of the Famous Poet; Ghostkeeper; That Yellow Prairie Sky; The Great Electrical Revolution; The Accident; The Art of Kissing
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Manufacturer: Bantam Books
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Binding: Paperback

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