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Starred Review on April 1, 2011 | Grades 5-up
Gr 5–8—Katie and David's mom and dad are no ordinary parents. Along with Mrs. Bowden's reclusive brother, Alex, they are the designers of Rover, a top-secret spying device recently purchased by the U.S. government. The sale of Rover brings the family a financial windfall, so they are finally able to afford the third child they have always wanted. The kids are thrilled when their parents decide to adopt a baby from the war-torn nation of Katkajan, which is clearly meant to res...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
Twelve-year-old twins Katie and David are left with a sinister nanny, Trixie, while their parents travel to bring home their a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

