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DJ Funkyfoot Books

In order from Butler for Hire! to The Show Must Go Oink.

The DJ Funkyfoot series is a set of 3 chapter books by Tom Angleberger, published between 2021 and 2023. Written for ages 6–9, most books run about 110 pages.

Butler for Hire!
Give Cheese a Chance
The Show Must Go Oink
Butler for Hire!
Give Cheese a Chance
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Butler for Hire!
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$1499
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

Butler for Hire!

By Tom Angleberger, Heather Fox (Illustrator)

A butler is hired by a stressed-out couple to take care of their adorable baby shrub, but things quickly spiral out of control as the shrub's demands and antics cause chaos throughout the city.

112 pages· 5,501 words· Est. 1 hour read
Hardcover
Summary: DJ Funkyfoot, a chihuahua butler, struggles to find work until he lands a peculiar job as a nanny for ShrubBaby, a thrill-seeking baby shrub. Bound by his butler's code to always say yes, DJ Funkyfoot embarks on wild adventures at ShrubBaby's whims. Can he keep up with her daring escapades while maintaining his butler duties? Dive into this hilarious tale of unexpected challenges and whimsical journeys in the Flytrap Files universe.
In reading order

DJ Funkyfoot Series

3 books · Published 2021–2023

#1
Sale price
$1499

Butler for Hire!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

A butler is hired by a stressed-out couple to take care of their adorable baby shrub, but things quickly spiral out of control as the shrub's demands and antics cause chaos throughout the city.

#2
Sale price
$1398

Give Cheese a Chance

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

A butler is hired to serve the President of the United States for a day, but things don't go as planned when the president wants to play miniature golf instead of sign a peace treaty.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the DJ Funkyfoot series?

There are 3 books in the DJ Funkyfoot series. It began with Butler for Hire! in 2021, and the newest book, The Show Must Go Oink, was published in 2023.

What order should you read the DJ Funkyfoot books in?

Start with Butler for Hire! and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the DJ Funkyfoot books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which DJ Funkyfoot book is the longest?

The Show Must Go Oink (Book #3) is the longest book in the series at 6,262 words (128 pages).

Which DJ Funkyfoot book is the shortest?

Give Cheese a Chance (Book #2) is the shortest at 4,919 words (112 pages).

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