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
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1
History Mystery
1998
2
The Green Monster
1999
3
Friends in Need
1999
Journey Of Allen Strange Books
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1
Invasion
1999
2
Legacy
1999
3
Election Connection
1999
4
Joyride
2000
Camp Rock: Second Session Books
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Sound Off!
2009
2
The Right Chord
2010
Pirates Of The Caribbean Books
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On Stranger Tides Junior Novel
2011
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On Stranger Tides
2011
Dead City Books
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Dead City
2012
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Blue Moon
2013
3
Dark Days
2015
Florian Bates/T.O.A.S.T. Mysteries Books
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Framed!
2016
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Vanished!
2017
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Trapped!
2018
City Spies Books
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City Spies
2020
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Golden Gate
2021
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Forbidden City
2022
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City of the Dead
2023
5
Mission Manhattan
2024
That's So Raven Books
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Psyched
2000
Standalone Novels
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Around the World in 80 Days Jr. Novel
2004
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Animal Attraction
2005
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The Santa Clause 3: Escape Clause: The Junior Novelization
2006
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G-Force The Junior Novelization
2009
5
A Christmas Carol: The Junior Novel
2009
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Race to Witch Mountain: The Junior Novel
2009
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice Junior Novel
2010
Children's Books
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Santa's Secret
2006
Non-Fiction Books
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Hollywood East: Florida's Fabulous Flicks
1992
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WNBA: Stars of Women's Basketball
1999
Movie Storybook Books
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Enchanted
2007
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Princess Protection Program
2009
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On Stranger Tides
2011
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Thor
2011
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Avengers
2012
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The Amazing Spider-Man
2012
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Iron Man 3
2013
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The Amazing Spider-Man 2
2014
Disney Storybook Books
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101 Dalmatians
1961
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Disney The Jungle Book
1967
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Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp
1994
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The Incredibles
2004
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Disney Bunnies: I Love You, My Bunnies
2007
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Little Einsteins: June's New Shoes
2007
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Little Einsteins: Pirate's Treasure
2007
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Bambi
2008
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Bolt: Lights, Camera, Action!
2008
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Little Einsteins: Irish Adventure
2009
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Disney Bunnies: A Day with Papa
2009
12
Tron Legacy: The Movie Storybook
2010
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Thor: Heroes & Villains
2011
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The Ballad of Nessie
2011
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Captain America: America's Secret Weapon
2011
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Special Agent Oso: You Always Look Twice
2011
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Special Agent Oso: Redfinger
2011
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Gnomeo and Juliet: A Tale of Two Gardens
2011
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Brave: A Friend for Merida
2012
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Duffy The Disney Bear: Mickey's New Friend
2012
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Frankenweenie: A Cinematic Storybook
2012
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Frankenweenie: A Monstrous Menagerie!
2012
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Disney It's A Small World: Christmas Around the World
2012
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Wreck-It Ralph: One Sweet Race
2012
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Wreck-it Ralph: Sugar Rush
2012
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Secret of the Wings: A Perfect Match
2012
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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: 20th Anniversary Edition
2013
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The Witches of Oz
2013
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Disney It's A Small World: Journey Around the World
2013
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Disney It's A Small World: Friends Around the World
2013
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The Blue Umbrella
2013
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Disney Buddies: The Halloween Visitor
2013
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5-Minute Snuggle Stories
2013
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Disney Buddies: Puppy Love
2013
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Partysaurus Rex
2014
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Paperman: Based on the Award-Winning Animated Short
2014
37
Palace Pets: Meet Blondie and Berry
2014
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Walt Disney's Classic Storybook Collection: Away We Go
2014
39
Gravity Falls: The Convenience Store...of HORRORS!
2014
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Disney Junior Storybook Collection
2014
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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
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Feast
2014
47
Palace Pets: Treasure Sets Sail: A Princess Adventure Story
2014
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Berry Gets Stuck: A Princess Adventure Story
2014
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Palace Pets: A Party for Pumpkin: A Princess Adventure Story
2014
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Training Army Al
2014
51
101 Dalmatians: Thunderbolt Patch
2014
52
Henry Hugglemonster: Henry Loves Beckett
2014
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Henry Hugglemonster: Welcome to Roarsville
2014
54
Cinderella: A Night at the Ball
2015
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Cinderella Picture Book: Purchase includes Disney eBook!
2015
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Sheriff Callie's Wild West: Toby Braves The Bully
2015
57
Joy's Greatest Joy/Simply Sadness
2015
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Lava
2015
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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
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A Surprise for Pluto
2015
64
A Bug's Life: The Search for the Perfect Gift
2015
65
Ratatouille: One Amazing Chef
2015
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WALL-E: Down to Earth
2015
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Disney Aladdin - Abu's Adventure
2015
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The Shoemaker and the Elves
2015
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101 Dalmatians: Puppy Trouble
2015
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Miles From Tomorrowland: Mighty Merc
2015
71
Whisker Haven Tales with the Palace Pets: A Paw-fect Party!
2015
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Palace Pets: A Summer Picnic
2015
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Cinderella's Best-Ever Creations
2015
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The Good Dinosaur: A Friend in the Wild
2015
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Beauty and the Beast
2015
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Jungle Book: It Takes Two
2015
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Zootopia: Big Trouble in Little Rodentia
2016
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Zootopia Movie Storybook
2016
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Lion Guard: Can't Wait to be Queen
2016
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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