# Rover — Jibby Jones character guide

> Rover in Jibby Jones by Ellis Parker Butler.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Old Rover

**First appearance:** 0008-ix-the-abduction-of-rover

## Snapshot

Old Rover is the loyal dog whose disappearance turns a treasure hunt into a rescue mission, raising the stakes for Jibby and the island boys.

## Who they are

Rover belongs to the world of the island boys — a familiar presence whose absence is felt immediately when he goes missing. His abduction pulls the children out of the comfortable rhythm of digging and scheming and into a search that tests their nerve and loyalty. What happens to Rover matters less as a plot event than as a measure of what the boys are willing to risk for something they love.

## In the story

### [The Fishing Prize](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jibby_jones_se/chapters/v-the-fishing-prize)

Returns to the island after being treated for hair loss; the narrator is glad to have him back for protection.

### [VII: The Tough Customer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jibby_jones_se/chapters/vii-the-tough-customer)

Tied up at night, howls at the moon and barks at intruders, then breaks his rope and chases the Tough Customer and the Rat.

### [VIII: The Redheaded Bandit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jibby_jones_se/chapters/viii-the-redheaded-bandit)

Rover is the dog that the Redheaded Bandit tried to steal; Mr. Skreever complains about him.

### [IX: The Abduction of Rover](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jibby_jones_se/chapters/ix-the-abduction-of-rover)

The dog that the Redheaded Bandit tries to claim and steal.

### [X: The Treasure Hunt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jibby_jones_se/chapters/x-the-treasure-hunt)

Not directly mentioned in this chapter excerpt.

### [XVIII: Pirate’s Treasure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jibby_jones_se/chapters/xviii-pirate-s-treasure)

Not mentioned in this chapter.

### [XIX: The Tough Customer Appears](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jibby_jones_se/chapters/xix-the-tough-customer-appears)

Mentioned as the dog that howled to reveal intruders earlier; not directly present in this chapter.

### [XX: Orlando](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jibby_jones_se/chapters/xx-orlando)

Not directly mentioned in this chapter.

## Links

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