James Ponti

James Ponti is a well-known author of young adult novels, who has Italian and American roots. He was born in Pisa, Italy, and later moved to Atlantic Beach, Florida, where he spent his formative years. Ponti attended the University of Southern California for his higher education. In addition to his writing, he has also made a name for himself in television as a writer and producer.

Ponti has gained significant recognition for his work on the Dead City trilogy, a series of young adult novels that have captivated readers. His writing is engaging and imaginative, and his stories are filled with suspense and intrigue. The trilogy follows a secret society that polices the undead who live beneath New York City, offering a unique twist on the traditional young adult novel.

Beyond the Dead City trilogy, Ponti is also the author of the Edgar Award-winning FRAMED! series, which features a pair of Sherlockian tweens who solve mysteries in Washington, D.C. His most recent series is CITY SPIES, which follows an unlikely squad of five kids from around the world who form an elite MI6 spy team. Ponti's writing is not only entertaining but also thought-provoking, and his characters are well-developed and relatable.

Ponti is a die-hard fan of the Boston Red Sox, the USC Trojans, and the Italian National Soccer Team. He enjoys travel, writing, and spending time with his amazing family. He grew up in Atlantic Beach, Florida, and currently resides in Orlando. Ponti's work has been widely recognized, earning him an Emmy nomination for his work in television and a New York Times Bestseller status for his books.
Mystery Files Of Shelby Woo Books
# Title Year
1 History Mystery 1998
2 The Green Monster 1999
3 Friends in Need 1999
Journey Of Allen Strange Books
# Title Year
1 Invasion 1999
2 Legacy 1999
3 Election Connection 1999
4 Joyride 2000
Camp Rock: Second Session Books
# Title Year
1 Sound Off! 2009
2 The Right Chord 2010
Pirates Of The Caribbean Books
# Title Year
1 On Stranger Tides Junior Novel 2011
2 On Stranger Tides 2011
Dead City Books
# Title Year
1 Dead City 2012
2 Blue Moon 2013
3 Dark Days 2015
Florian Bates/T.O.A.S.T. Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 Framed! 2016
2 Vanished! 2017
3 Trapped! 2018
City Spies Books
# Title Year
1 City Spies 2020
2 Golden Gate 2021
3 Forbidden City 2022
4 City of the Dead 2023
5 Mission Manhattan 2024
That's So Raven Books
# Title Year
1 Psyched 2000
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Around the World in 80 Days Jr. Novel 2004
2 Animal Attraction 2005
3 The Santa Clause 3: Escape Clause: The Junior Novelization 2006
4 G-Force The Junior Novelization 2009
5 A Christmas Carol: The Junior Novel 2009
6 Race to Witch Mountain: The Junior Novel 2009
7 The Sorcerer's Apprentice Junior Novel 2010
Children's Books
# Title Year
1 Santa's Secret 2006
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Hollywood East: Florida's Fabulous Flicks 1992
2 WNBA: Stars of Women's Basketball 1999
Movie Storybook Books
# Title Year
1 Enchanted 2007
2 Princess Protection Program 2009
3 On Stranger Tides 2011
4 Thor 2011
5 Avengers 2012
6 The Amazing Spider-Man 2012
7 Iron Man 3 2013
8 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 2014
Disney Storybook Books
# Title Year
1 101 Dalmatians 1961
2 Disney The Jungle Book 1967
3 Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp 1994
4 The Incredibles 2004
5 Disney Bunnies: I Love You, My Bunnies 2007
6 Little Einsteins: June's New Shoes 2007
7 Little Einsteins: Pirate's Treasure 2007
8 Bambi 2008
9 Bolt: Lights, Camera, Action! 2008
10 Little Einsteins: Irish Adventure 2009
11 Disney Bunnies: A Day with Papa 2009
12 Tron Legacy: The Movie Storybook 2010
13 Thor: Heroes & Villains 2011
14 The Ballad of Nessie 2011
15 Captain America: America's Secret Weapon 2011
16 Special Agent Oso: You Always Look Twice 2011
17 Special Agent Oso: Redfinger 2011
18 Gnomeo and Juliet: A Tale of Two Gardens 2011
19 Brave: A Friend for Merida 2012
20 Duffy The Disney Bear: Mickey's New Friend 2012
21 Frankenweenie: A Cinematic Storybook 2012
22 Frankenweenie: A Monstrous Menagerie! 2012
23 Disney It's A Small World: Christmas Around the World 2012
24 Wreck-It Ralph: One Sweet Race 2012
25 Wreck-it Ralph: Sugar Rush 2012
26 Secret of the Wings: A Perfect Match 2012
27 Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: 20th Anniversary Edition 2013
28 The Witches of Oz 2013
29 Disney It's A Small World: Journey Around the World 2013
30 Disney It's A Small World: Friends Around the World 2013
31 The Blue Umbrella 2013
32 Disney Buddies: The Halloween Visitor 2013
33 5-Minute Snuggle Stories 2013
34 Disney Buddies: Puppy Love 2013
35 Partysaurus Rex 2014
36 Paperman: Based on the Award-Winning Animated Short 2014
37 Palace Pets: Meet Blondie and Berry 2014
38 Walt Disney's Classic Storybook Collection: Away We Go 2014
39 Gravity Falls: The Convenience Store...of HORRORS! 2014
40 Disney Junior Storybook Collection 2014
41 Disney Christmas Storybook Collection 2014
42 Big Hero 6: Hiro to the Rescue! 2014
43 Big Hero Six: Team Up! 2014
44 Big Hero 6: Movie Storybook 2014
45 5-Minute Minnie Tales 2014
46 Feast 2014
47 Palace Pets: Treasure Sets Sail: A Princess Adventure Story 2014
48 Berry Gets Stuck: A Princess Adventure Story 2014
49 Palace Pets: A Party for Pumpkin: A Princess Adventure Story 2014
50 Training Army Al 2014
51 101 Dalmatians: Thunderbolt Patch 2014
52 Henry Hugglemonster: Henry Loves Beckett 2014
53 Henry Hugglemonster: Welcome to Roarsville 2014
54 Cinderella: A Night at the Ball 2015
55 Cinderella Picture Book: Purchase includes Disney eBook! 2015
56 Sheriff Callie's Wild West: Toby Braves The Bully 2015
57 Joy's Greatest Joy/Simply Sadness 2015
58 Lava 2015
59 Story Time in the Disney Parks: 4 Stories in 1! 2015
60 The Aristocats: The Birthday Wish 2015
61 Sleeping Beauty: Aurora and the Helpful Dragon 2015
62 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: A Big Surprise 2015
63 A Surprise for Pluto 2015
64 A Bug's Life: The Search for the Perfect Gift 2015
65 Ratatouille: One Amazing Chef 2015
66 WALL-E: Down to Earth 2015
67 Disney Aladdin - Abu's Adventure 2015
68 The Shoemaker and the Elves 2015
69 101 Dalmatians: Puppy Trouble 2015
70 Miles From Tomorrowland: Mighty Merc 2015
71 Whisker Haven Tales with the Palace Pets: A Paw-fect Party! 2015
72 Palace Pets: A Summer Picnic 2015
73 Cinderella's Best-Ever Creations 2015
74 The Good Dinosaur: A Friend in the Wild 2015
75 Beauty and the Beast 2015
76 Jungle Book: It Takes Two 2015
77 Zootopia: Big Trouble in Little Rodentia 2016
78 Zootopia Movie Storybook 2016
79 Lion Guard: Can't Wait to be Queen 2016
80 Sheriff Callie's Wild West: Sparky's Lucky Day 2016
81 Whisker Haven Tales: Hat''s a Wrap 2016
82 Miles From Tomorrowland: Spaceship Invader 2016
83 The Lion King 2016
84 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Storybook 2016
85 Flounder Loves Ariel 2016
86 Whisker Haven Tales with the Palace Pets: Treasure's Adventures 2016
87 Sheriff Callie's Wild West Callie Saves the Day! 2016
88 The Lion Guard: Fuli Finds Her Place 2016
89 Miles from Tomorrowland: The Haunted Ship 2016
90 Thumper Finds a Friend 2016
91 Tiana's Friendship Fix-up 2016
92 Whisker Haven Tales: High-Flying Tea 2016
93 Moana: Beware the Kakamora! 2016
94 Elena and the Secret of Avalor 2016
95 Gus Loves Cinderella 2016
96 Goldie and Bear: Training of the Broom 2017
97 Coco: Miguel and the Amazing Alebrijes 2017
98 Disney First Tales: Inside Out: I Am Not Angry! 2017
99 Incredibles 2: Babysitting Mode 2018
100 Vampirina: Vee''s Monster Bash 2018
101 Vampirina: Snowplace Like Home 2018
102 Nightmare Before Christmas 13 Days of Christmas 2021
James Ponti Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Hope Wins 2022