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Dori Hillestad Butler

Author of The Haunted Library

72 Works 3,884 Members 172 Reviews

About the Author

Includes the names: Dori Butler, Dori Butler, Dori Hillestad Butler, Dori Hillstead Butler, Butler Dori Hillestad, Butler Hillestad Dori

Image credit: Courtesy of Dori Butler

Series

The Buddy Files

The Haunted Library

Works by Dori Hillestad Butler

The Haunted Library (2014) 456 copies, 5 reviews

Do You Know the Monkey Man? (2005) 245 copies, 6 reviews

King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth (2018) 235 copies, 4 reviews

The Case of the Lost Boy (2010) 234 copies, 12 reviews

The Case of the Library Monster (2011) 227 copies, 9 reviews

The Truth about Truman School (2008) 218 copies, 9 reviews

King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats (2017) 211 copies, 10 reviews

King & Kayla and the Case of the Mysterious Mouse (2017) 180 copies, 4 reviews

King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code (2017) 170 copies, 8 reviews

The Ghost in the Attic (2014) 167 copies, 2 reviews

The Case of the Mixed-Up Mutts (2010) 96 copies, 6 reviews

The Ghost Backstage (2014) 87 copies, 2 reviews

King & Kayla and the Case of Found Fred (2019) 83 copies, 16 reviews

The Secret Room (2015) 76 copies, 1 review

The Case of the Missing Family (2010) 76 copies, 8 reviews

The Ghosts at the Movie Theater (2017) 75 copies

The Five O'Clock Ghost (2015) 73 copies, 3 reviews

The Case of the Fire Alarm (2010) 72 copies, 5 reviews

Sliding Into Home (2003) 66 copies, 1 review

My Mom's Having a Baby!: A Kid's Month-by-Month Guide to Pregnancy (2005) 62 copies, 8 reviews

The Ghost at the Fire Station (2015) 59 copies, 1 review

My Grandpa Had a Stroke (2007) 56 copies, 35 reviews

The Ghost in the Tree House (2016) 53 copies

Dear Beast (2020) — Author — 51 copies, 2 reviews

M Is For Minnesota (1998) 50 copies

The Case of the School Ghost (2012) 48 copies, 5 reviews

The Hide-and-Seek Ghost (2016) 45 copies

Trading Places With Tank Talbott (2003) 44 copies, 1 review

The Underground Ghosts (2017) 40 copies

King & Kayla and the Case of the Unhappy Neighbor (2020) 33 copies, 3 reviews

F Is for Firefighting (2007) 25 copies, 1 review

Dear Beast: The Pet Parade (2021) — Author — 24 copies

Yes, I Know the Monkey Man (2009) 24 copies, 2 reviews

W Is for Wisconsin (1998) 21 copies

Dear Beast: Someone Is Missing! (2021) — Author — 20 copies

King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Library Book (2022) 19 copies, 1 review

King & Kayla and the Case of the Gold Ring (2021) 19 copies, 1 review

Mr. Summerling's Secret Code (2021) 18 copies

Tank Talbott's Guide to Girls (2006) 14 copies

Summer Island (2021) 9 copies

The Hidden Room (2021) 9 copies

Dear Beast: Simon Sleeps Over (2022) — Author — 8 copies, 1 review

The Great Tooth Fairy Rip-Off (1996) 7 copies

ABC's of Wisconsin (2000) 7 copies

The Tortoise and the Hare (2006) 7 copies

The Final Treasure (2021) 7 copies

King & Kayla and the Case of the Cat Hunt (2023) 6 copies

H is for Hoosier (2001) 6 copies

King & Kayla and the Case of the Downstairs Ghost (2024) 4 copies

P Is for Police (2009) 4 copies

Alexandra Hopewell, Labor Coach (2005) 4 copies

Whodunit?: How The Police Solve Crimes (Cover-to-cover Books) (2003) 4 copies

The Buddy Files Boxed Set #1-3 (2016) 3 copies

Maria's Thanksgiving 3 copies

It's Not Going to Rain (2005) 2 copies

Hansel and Gretel: The True Story 2 copies

Christmas : season of peace and joy (Holidays and culture) (2006) 2 copies

a gift for abuela 2 copies

The Haunted Library Series, 10-Book Set (2017) 2 copies

How the Rhino Got Wrinkly Skin: An Adaptation of a Rudyard Kipling Story (2006) 2 copies

Zoe's Potty (A Learn-to-Go Book) (2006) 1 copy

The S. H. A. Club (2005) 1 copy

Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle the 13th (Reader's Theater Classics): A Play Adaptation (2007) 1 copy

Reader's Theater: The Time Capsule 1 copy

Math Test Mix-Up 1 copy

Zack's potty : a learn-to-go book (2006) 1 copy

THE WINTER WEATHER MACHINE (2004) 1 copy

King and Kayla series. Books 1-4 1 copy

Our Camping Trip 1 copy

Rabbit Rabbit 1 copy

The Case of the Pound Pet (2018) 1 copy

Grandparents Day 1 copy

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Common Knowledge

Birthdate: 1965
Gender: female
Nationality: USA
Places of residence: Kirkland, Washington, USA

Members

Reviews

King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats by Dori Hillestad Butler

Independent Reading Level: 2nd-4th grade
Honors/Awards: Theodore Suess Geisel Honor

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lihorton | 9 other reviews | Dec 8, 2024 |

King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code by Dori Hillestad Butler

Independent Reading Level: Ages: 5-8 Grades: K-3rd
Awards: Geisel Honor Book

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ksimpson93 | 7 other reviews | Nov 28, 2024 |

King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code by Dori Hillestad Butler

Independent Reading Level: Grades K-2
CYBILS Awards (Winner – Easy Readers – 2017)

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kimberljackson | 7 other reviews | Nov 9, 2024 |

King & Kayla and the Case of Found Fred by Dori Hillestad Butler

This book follows King and Kayla help Fred find his family after he gets lost. This is an early chapter book great for reading transitions.

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kbeachy | 15 other reviews | Nov 6, 2024 |

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Lists

Banned or Challenged Books (1)

SYES Library Wishlist (7)

Edgar Award (1)

Awards

By Award By Work

Nebraska Golden Sower Award

Sliding Into Home (Nominee – Honeybee (Chapter Book) – 2006)

Texas Bluebonnet Award

The Case of the Lost Boy (Nominee – 2012)

Massachusetts Children's Book Award

The Case of the School Ghost (Nominee – 2017)

Sliding Into Home (Nominee – 2007)

Soaring Eagle Book Award

Do You Know the Monkey Man? (Nominee – 2008)

Young Hoosier Book Award

Sliding Into Home (Nominee – Intermediate – 2006)

King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code (2018)

King & Kayla and the Case of the Mysterious Mouse (2018)

The Case of the Lost Boy (Winner – Juvenile – 2011)

Sequoyah Book Award

Trading Places With Tank Talbott (Nominee – Children's – 2006)

King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats (Nominee – 2021)

The Case of the Lost Boy (Nominee – 2012)

Kentucky Bluegrass Award

Do You Know the Monkey Man? (Nominee – Grades 6-8 – 2007)

Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award

King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth (Nominee – Grades K-3 – 2020)

Sliding Into Home (Nominee – Grades 6-8 – 2006)

Nutmeg Book Award

Mr. Summerling's Secret Code (Nominee – Elementary – 2023)

Iowa Teen Award

The Truth about Truman School (Nominee – 2013)

Mark Twain Readers Award

Do You Know the Monkey Man? (Nominee – 2008)

Sliding Into Home (Nominee – 2006)

Washington State Book Award

King & Kayla and the Case of Found Fred (Finalist – Young Readers – 2020)

Sunshine State Young Reader's Award

Trading Places With Tank Talbott (Nominee – 2006)

SB&F Best Science Books for Children

My Mom's Having a Baby!: A Kid's Month-by-Month Guide to Pregnancy (2005)

The Best Children's Books of the Year

King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code (2018)

Iowa Children's Choice Award

Yes, I Know the Monkey Man (Nominee – 2011)

Do You Know the Monkey Man? (Nominee – 2009)

Trading Places With Tank Talbott (Nominee – 2008)

Children's Favorites Awards

The Haunted Library (Selection – Advanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12) – 2015)

Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth

My Mom's Having a Baby!: A Kid's Month-by-Month Guide to Pregnancy (2005)

Great Reads from Great Places

The Case of the Lost Boy (Iowa – 2011)

M Is For Minnesota (Minnesota – 2003)

King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth (Honor Book – 2019)

King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats (Honor Book – 2018)

Nerdy Book Award

King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Library Book (Early Readers and Chapter Books – 2022)

King & Kayla and the Case of the Unhappy Neighbor (Early Readers and Chapter Books – 2020)

King & Kayla and the Case of Found Fred (Early Readers and Chapter Books – 2019)

King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth (Early Readers and Chapter Books – 2018)

King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats (Early Readers and Chapter Books – 2017)

Black-Eyed Susan Book Award

Do You Know the Monkey Man? (Nominee – Grades 6-9 – 2008)

Trading Places With Tank Talbott (Winner – Grades 4-6 – 2007)

Silver Falchion Award

The Haunted Library (Winner – Children's Chapter Book – 2015)

Notable Children's Book

King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth (Younger Readers – 2019)

King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats (2018)

Volunteer State Book Award

The Truth about Truman School (Nominee – Young Adult – 2011)

Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award

King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth (Honor Book – Transitional Fiction – 2019)

The Haunted Library (Nominee – 2017)

Delaware Diamonds Award

Dear Beast: Simon Sleeps Over (Nominee – Grades K-2 – 2024)

King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth (Nominee – Grades K-2 – 2020)

Rhode Island Teen Book Award

The Truth about Truman School (Nominee – 2011)

School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

King & Kayla and the Case of Found Fred (2019)

King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code (Winner – Easy Readers – 2017)

Evanston Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids

King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats (Easy Books – 2017)

Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids

King & Kayla and the Case of Found Fred (Fiction for Younger Readers – 2019)

King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth (Fiction for Younger Readers – 2018)

King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats (Fiction for Younger Readers – 2017)

King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code (Fiction for Younger Readers – 2017)

King & Kayla and the Case of the Mysterious Mouse (Fiction for Younger Readers – 2017)

Minnesota Book Awards

M Is For Minnesota (Finalist – Picture Books - Illustrator – 1999)

Iowa Goldfinch Award

The Case of the Library Monster (Nominee – 2015)

The Case of the Lost Boy (Nominee – 2012)

Just One More Page Recommendation List

King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats (Interest Level K - 3 – 2018)

King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code (Interest Level K - 3 – 2018)

Horned Toad Tales

Mr. Summerling's Secret Code (2023)

Dear Beast (2022)

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Associated Authors

Janice Lee Porter Illustrator

Jeremy Tugeau Illustrator

Kevan Atteberry Illustrator

Tim Budgen Illustrator

Dana Sullivan Illustrator

Nancy Meyers Illustrator

Statistics

Works: 72
Members: 3,884
Popularity: #6,524
Rating: ½ 3.7

Reviews: 172
ISBNs: 345
Languages: 1

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