Book Series · 3 Books

The Buddy Files Books

In order from The Case of the Mixed-Up Mutts to The Case of the School Ghost.

The Buddy Files series is a set of 3 chapter books by Dori Hillestad Butler, published between 2010 and 2012. Written for ages 7–10, most books run about 130 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1398

Book #2 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2010

The Case of the Mixed-Up Mutts

By Dori Hillestad Butler, Jeremy Tugeau (Illustrator)

A dog must solve the mystery of two switched pets while searching for his lost family.

128 pages

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Summary: Buddy, a clever dog adopted from the pound, loves his new family but can't forget his first owner, Kayla. While unraveling the mystery of her disappearance, Buddy faces a new challenge: two dogs, Muffin and Jazzy, have been swapped. Can Buddy reunite them with their rightful owners and uncover the truth about Kayla? Dive into a tale of loyalty, adventure, and canine detective work.

In reading order

The Buddy Files Series

3 books · Published 2010–2012

#2 in Series

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$1398

The Case of the Mixed-Up Mutts

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2010

A dog must solve the mystery of two switched pets while searching for his lost family.

Series

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$1499

The Case of the Lost Boy

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2010

A detective dog must solve the mystery of his missing family and a vanished boy.

Series

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$1499

The Case of the School Ghost

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2012

A school sleepover reveals a ghostly mystery. Can Buddy uncover the truth?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Buddy Files series?

There are 3 books in the Buddy Files series. It began with The Case of the Mixed-Up Mutts in 2010, and the newest book, The Case of the School Ghost, was published in 2012.