Book Series · 11 Books

King & Kayla Books

In order from King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats to King & Kayla and the Case of the Escape Artist.

Kayla and her enthusiastic dog, King, solve everyday mysteries by noticing clues, sorting out what they know, and working together.

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King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats
King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code
King & Kayla and the Case of the Mysterious Mouse
King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth
King & Kayla and the Case of Found Fred
Reading order

How to Read the King & Kayla Books

The eleven cases are shown in publication order. Each mystery stands alone, so a new reader can choose any appealing case; starting with The Case of the Missing Dog Treats introduces King, Kayla, and their shared problem-solving routine.

Sources: Peachtree King & Kayla series.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

These illustrated early readers bridge the space between picture books and longer chapter books. King's funny first-person observations and Kayla's lists make inference, evidence, and step-by-step reasoning easy to discuss.

The mysteries involve missing objects, pets, a possible ghost, and other manageable worries. No crime is dangerous, and every case ends safely and reassuringly.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 2017

King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats

By Dori Hillestad Butler, Nancy Meyers (Illustrator)

A dog helps his human solve the mystery of missing peanut butter treats

48 pages· 1,288 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Summary: Kayla's homemade peanut butter treats for a puppy have disappeared, and her dog King is the prime suspect. But with King's breath peanut butter-free and his nose sensing an intruder, the duo must uncover the real culprit. Is it Jillian's mischievous brother Adam, or someone else entirely? As they gather clues and evaluate evidence, Kayla and King must work together to crack the case. Will they solve the mystery before the trail goes cold?
In reading order

King & Kayla Series

11 books · Published 2017–2025

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Common Questions

How many books are in the King & Kayla series?

There are 11 books in the King & Kayla series. It began with King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats in 2017, and the newest book, King & Kayla and the Case of the Escape Artist, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the King & Kayla books in?

Start with King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #11.

What ages are the King & Kayla books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring King & Kayla to life.

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Dori Hillestad Butler

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Nancy Meyers

Illustrator
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