Dori Hillestad Butler Books in Order
Dori Hillestad Butler is a prolific author who has been writing since childhood, driven by a desire for creative expression after growing up as an only child. Her writing career spans multiple genres, from picture books to young adult fiction. The Great Tooth Fairy Rip-Off, her first published book, marked the beginning of a successful publishing journey, followed by four more picture books. Her short stories have appeared in anthologies such as The Green Umbrella and Other Sports Stories and Not the Only One, as well as in various children's magazines. In addition to writing novels, Dori creates educational materials and edits stories for Storydog.com. She also contributes to her local newspaper with a regular book review column. Based in Coralville, Iowa, Dori lives with her family, including her husband, two sons, and their beloved pets.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Dori Hillestad Butler
- #1AmazonTank Talbott's Guide to Girls(2006)
- #1AmazonKing & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats(2017)
- #2AmazonKing & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code(2017)
- #3AmazonKing & Kayla and the Case of the Mysterious Mouse(2017)
- #4AmazonKing & Kayla and the Case of Found Fred(2017)
- #5AmazonKing & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth(2018)
- #6AmazonKing & Kayla and the Case of the Unhappy Neighbor(2020)
- #7AmazonKing & Kayla and the Case of the Gold Ring(2021)
- #8AmazonKing & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Library Book(2022)
- #9AmazonKing & Kayla and the Case of the Cat Hunt(2023)
- #10AmazonKing & Kayla and the Case of the Downstairs Ghost(2024)
- #1AmazonThe Great Tooth Fairy Rip-Off(1997)
- #2AmazonM Is For Minnesota(1998)
- #3AmazonABC's of Wisconsin(2000)
- #4AmazonF Is for Firefighting(2000)
- #5AmazonH is for Hoosier(2001)
- #6AmazonMy Mom's Having a Baby!(2005)
- #7AmazonW Is For Wisconsin(2005)
- #8AmazonZack's Potty(2006)
- #9AmazonMy Grandpa Had A Stroke(2007)
- #10AmazonP Is for Police(2009)
- #11AmazonKing & Kayla and the Case of the Runaway Cat(2023)
- #1AmazonThe Haunted Library(2014)
- #2AmazonThe Ghost in the Attic(2014)
- #3AmazonThe Ghost Backstage(2014)
- #4AmazonThe Five O'Clock Ghost(2015)
- #5AmazonThe Secret Room(2015)
- #6AmazonThe Ghost at the Fire Station(2015)
- #7AmazonThe Ghost in the Tree House(2016)
- #8AmazonThe Hide-and-Seek Ghost(2016)
- #9AmazonThe Ghosts at the Movie Theater(2017)
- #10AmazonThe Underground Ghosts(2017)
About Dori Hillestad Butler
Dori Hillestad Butler is a prolific author who has been writing since childhood, driven by a desire for creative expression after growing up as an only child. Her writing career spans multiple genres, from picture books to young adult fiction. The Great Tooth Fairy Rip-Off, her first published book, marked the beginning of a successful publishing journey, followed by four more picture books. Her short stories have appeared in anthologies such as The Green Umbrella and Other Sports Stories and Not the Only One, as well as in various children's magazines. In addition to writing novels, Dori creates educational materials and edits stories for Storydog.com. She also contributes to her local newspaper with a regular book review column. Based in Coralville, Iowa, Dori lives with her family, including her husband, two sons, and their beloved pets.
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