Dori Hillestad Butler

Dori Hillestad Butler is the author of The Buddy Files, a charming mystery series for young readers, including the 2011 Edgar Award winner for best juvenile mystery, The Case of the Lost Boy.

Books By Dori Hillestad Butler

The Case of the Library Monster The Buddy Files, Book 5 of 6 By Dori Hillestad Butler

One of Buddy’s jobs as a therapy dog is to read books with kids in the school library! One day he hears a noise in the bookshelves.

He tries to get closer—and comes face to face with a creature that has a blue tongue! What is it? And how did it get in the school?

Dori Butler’s fifth book in The Buddy Files series is full of mystery, fun, and adventure.

The Buddy Files

  • The Case of the Lost Boy
    The Case of the Lost Boy by Dori Hillestad Butler
  • The Case of the Mixed-Up Mutts
    The Case of the Mixed-Up Mutts by Dori Hillestad Butler
  • The Case of the Missing Family
    The Case of the Missing Family by Dori Hillestad Butler
  • The Case of the Fire Alarm
    The Case of the Fire Alarm by Dori Hillestad Butler
  • The Case of the Library Monster
    The Case of the Library Monster by Dori Hillestad Butler
  • The Case of the School Ghost
    The Case of the School Ghost by Dori Hillestad Butler
  • Booklist

    “With twists and turns, humor and a likable canine character, this series should find a wide fan base.”

  • Publishers Weekly

    “Readers should be drawn in by Buddy’s exuberant voice.”

  • Kirkus Reviews

    “Sweet and suspenseful.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

  • Biography

    • Dori Hillestad Butler is owned by a big black dog named Mouse. He’s a registered therapy dog who enjoys reading with children in Coralville, Iowa, where he lives with Dori and her family. To learn more about Dori, her dog, and her other books for children, visit her website: www.kidswriter.com.

      Jeremy Tageau’s inspiration for Buddy was his golden Labrador, Jesse. Jeremy lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with his wife, Nicole, and their three children.

      Dan Crisp has been illustrating children’s books and greeting cards for nearly twenty years. He lives in England.
  • On the Web
  • Awards

    • 2011 - Edgar Award

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