--- product_id: 17327451 title: "The Secret of Rover" price: "€ 39.79" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/17327451-the-secret-of-rover store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # The Secret of Rover **Price:** € 39.79 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Secret of Rover - **How much does it cost?** € 39.79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/17327451-the-secret-of-rover) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Secret of Rover follows the clever and resourceful twins Katie and David as they race across country in their attempt to outwit an international team of insurgents who hold their parents and baby sister captive in a foreign land. Held hostage because they invented a spy technology called Rover that can locate anyone in the world, Katie and David’s parents are in grave danger. Now, it’s up to Katie and David to rescue them. But first they must find their reclusive uncle, whom they have never met—the only person they know who can help them. This page-turning story from a debut author with insider knowledge of Washington is fun, suspenseful, and convincingly real. Praise for The Secret of Rover *STARRED REVIEW* “David and Katie’s relationship is realistically and amusingly portrayed in all its sibling rivalry and friendship. Fun, intelligent, political page-turner.” – School Library Journal , starred review “One of the drawbacks of young-adult fiction these days is that compelling stories, well told, so often include both expletives and depictions of dark unpleasantness that many parents would rather their teenagers not encounter. Rachel Wildavsky's The Secret of Rover offers a considerably gentler degree of tension for children. Somehow, even as the action heads toward its big conclusion, it all happens without expletives.” – Wall Street Journal “As if a road trip without any money isn't exciting enough, escape from demented villains ups the ante in this survival tale with international-spy overtones. Sort of a 24 for middle-grade readers. Fans of spy stories and political intrigue will find plenty to appreciate here…” – Kirkus Reviews “Kids making the transition from series mysteries to more sophisticated thrillers will do well by this suspenseful and age-appropriate drama.” – Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Let’s hope that the sequel won’t be so long in appearing, because children need more first class books to read.” – The Washington Examiner “Wildavsky spins a yarn that’s tight and compelling, balancing high-stakes jeopardy (escaping kidnappers in a high-speed car chase) with more basic, earthy troubles (what to eat and where to go to the bathroom). Carefully placed bread crumbs will satisfy young mystery enthusiasts, while the sweet, detailed portrait of a tightly knit family will widen this title’s appeal.” – Booklist Review: Surprisingly Great - To start off, this is a high quality book. The plot is gripping, the characters are well developed, and it is otherwise an awesome book. I got this book for my teenage daughter, but after rave reviews from her decided to read it myself. As an adult, I appreciate quality books like this. I do not like the fact that my my kids have been reading and obsessing about books such as the Twilights. If you are looking for an alternative to Twilight for your children, choose The Secret of Rover and you will not be disappointed. Review: The Secret of Rover - Because the book had many parts that were so exciting and it makes you want to read more, more and more!!!!!! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,760,643 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,871 in Teen & Young Adult Mystery & Thriller Action & Adventure #3,087 in Teen & Young Adult Thrillers & Suspense (Books) #5,111 in Teen & Young Adult Mysteries & Detective Stories | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 27 Reviews | ## Images ![The Secret of Rover - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61XtodM80dL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Surprisingly Great *by G***S on February 26, 2011* To start off, this is a high quality book. The plot is gripping, the characters are well developed, and it is otherwise an awesome book. I got this book for my teenage daughter, but after rave reviews from her decided to read it myself. As an adult, I appreciate quality books like this. I do not like the fact that my my kids have been reading and obsessing about books such as the Twilights. If you are looking for an alternative to Twilight for your children, choose The Secret of Rover and you will not be disappointed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Secret of Rover *by A***A on July 23, 2015* Because the book had many parts that were so exciting and it makes you want to read more, more and more!!!!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great one *by P***S on July 30, 2015* Great read for a 5-7th grader or a read together for family --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/17327451-the-secret-of-rover](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/17327451-the-secret-of-rover) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-08-06*