Stephanie Spinner is a versatile author known for her contributions to children's and young adult literature. She gained recognition for her collaborative works, including "Aliens for Breakfast" and "Aliens for Lunch," co-written with Jonathan Etra. These humorous science fiction novels established her reputation as a writer capable of blending wit with imaginative storytelling. Spinner has since expanded her repertoire to include historical fiction, mythology, and fantasy, showcasing her adaptability across genres.
Before becoming a full-time writer, Spinner had a multifaceted career that shaped her creative perspective. Born in Davenport, Iowa, and raised in Rockaway Beach, New York, she developed an early passion for reading. After studying in Bennington, Vermont, she worked in publishing, editing works by acclaimed authors such as Virginia Hamilton and Garth Nix. Her travels across continents, including extended stays in Asia and Central America, along with her study of Tibetan Buddhist thangka painting, enriched her cultural awareness and later influenced her storytelling. Spinner’s diverse experiences inform her writing, which often reflects her curiosity about history, mythology, and adventure.
Since transitioning to writing full-time, Spinner has embraced the creative freedom it offers, producing works that resonate with young readers. Her ability to craft engaging narratives across genres has solidified her place in children's literature. Whether exploring ancient myths or futuristic adventures, she continues to captivate audiences with her imaginative and well-researched stories.
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Quiver
2002
2
Quicksilver
2005
3
Damosel
2008
Short Stories/Novellas
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Popeye
1980
2
Be First in the Universe (With: Terry Bisson)
2000
3
Expiration Date: Never (With: Terry Bisson)
2001
4
It's a Miracle!: A Hanukkah Storybook
2003
5
The Nutcracker
2008
6
Alex the Parrot: No Ordinary Bird: A True Story
2010
Children's Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Snake Hair: The Story of Medusa
1999
All Aboard Reading: Level 2
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Monster in the Maze: The Story of the Minotaur
2000
2
Uno: Blue-Ribbon Beagle
2008
3
Talent-O-Topia (By: Catherine Hapka)
2009
4
Library Cat: The True Story of Dewey (By: Roberta Edwards)
2009
Skylark Choose Your Own Adventure Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Circus (By: Edward Packard)
1981
2
The Haunted House (By: R.A. Montgomery, Paul Granger)
1981
3
Sunken Treasure (By: Edward Packard)
1982
4
Your Very Own Robot (By: R.A. Montgomery, Paul Granger)
1982
5
Gorga, The Space Monster (By: Edward Packard)
1982
6
The Green Slime (By: Susan Saunders)
1982
7
Help! You're Shrinking (By: Edward Packard)
1983
8
Indian Trail (By: Jason Millet, R.A. Montgomery)
1983
9
Dream Trips (By: Edward Packard)
1983
10
The Genie in the Bottle (By: Jim Razzi)
1983
11
The Bigfoot Mystery (By: Lynn Sonberg)
1983
12
The Creature from Miller's Pond (By: Susan Saunders)
1983
13
Jungle Safari (By: Edward Packard)
1983
14
The Search for Champ (By: Shannon Gilligan)
1983
15
The Three Wishes (By: Shannon Gilligan)
1984
16
Dragons! (By: Jim Razzi)
1984
17
Wild Horse Country (By: Lynn Sonberg)
1984
18
Summer Camp (By: Judy Gitenstein)
1984
19
The Tower of London (By: Susan Saunders)
1984
20
Trouble in Space (By: John Woodcock)
1984
21
Mona is Missing (By: Shannon Gilligan)
1984
22
The Evil Wizard (By: Andrea Packard)
1984
23
The Polar Bear Express (By: Edward Packard)
1984
24
The Mummy's Tomb
1985
25
The Flying Carpet (By: Jim Razzi)
1985
26
The Magic Path (By: Julius Goodman)
1985
27
Ice Cave (By: Susan Saunders)
1985
28
Fire! (By: Frank Bolle, R.A. Montgomery)
1985
29
The Fairy Kidnap (By: Shannon Gilligan)
1985
30
Runaway Spaceship (By: Susan Saunders)
1985
31
Lost Dog! (By: Frank Bolle, R.A. Montgomery)
1985
32
Blizzard at Black Swan Inn (By: Susan Saunders)
1986
33
Haunted Harbor (By: Shannon Gilligan)
1986
34
Attack of the Monster Plants (By: Susan Saunders)
1986
35
The Miss Liberty Caper (By: Susan Saunders)
1986
36
Owl Tree (By: R.A. Montgomery, Gabhor Utomo)
1986
37
Haunted Halloween Party (By: Susan Saunders)
1986
38
Sand Castle (By: Leslie H. Morrill, R.A. Montgomery)
1986
39
Caravan (By: Frank Bolle, R.A. Montgomery)
1987
40
The Great Easter Bunny Adventure (By: Edward Packard)
1987
41
The Movie Mystery (By: Susan Saunders)
1987
42
Light on Burro Mountain (By: Susan Saunders)
1987
43
Home in Time for Christmas (By: R.A. Montgomery)
1987
44
You See the Future (By: Deborah Lerme Goodman)
1988
45
The Great Zopper Toothpaste Treasure (By: Jennifer Bach)
1988
46
A Day with the Dinosaurs (By: Edward Packard)
1988
47
Spooky Thanksgiving (By: R.A. Montgomery, Ron Wing)
1988
48
You Are Invisible (By: Susan Saunders)
1989
49
Race of the Year (By: Susan Tang, R.A. Montgomery)
1989
50
Stranded! (By: Sara Compton)
1989
51
You Can Make a Difference (By: Anne Bailey)
1990
52
The Island of Time (By: R.A. Montgomery, Ron Wing)
2008
53
Track Star! (By: R.A. Montgomery)
2009
54
Zombie Penpal (By: Ken McMurtry)
2010
55
The Trail of Lost Time ) (By: R.A. Montgomery)
2011
56
Curse of the Pirate Mist (By: Doug Wilhelm)
2011
Step into Reading: Step 3 Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse (By: Leo Lionni)
1969
2
The Nutcracker Ballet (By: Deborah Hautzig)
1983
3
Sleepy Dog (By: Harriet Ziefert)
1984
4
Little Witch's Big Night (By: Deborah Hautzig)
1984
5
The Best Mistake Ever! (By: Richard Scarry)
1984
6
Hungry, Hungry Sharks! (By: Joanna Cole)
1986
7
Norma Jean, Jumping Bean (By: Joanna Cole)
1987
8
The Missing Tooth (By: Joanna Cole)
1988
9
Fox On The Job (By: James Marshall)
1988
10
Whales: The Gentle Giants (By: Joyce Milton)
1989
11
Bravest Dog Ever: Story of Balto (By: Natalie Standiford)
1989
12
The First Thanksgiving (By: Linda Hayward)
1990
13
Richard Scarry's Watch Your Step, Mr. Rabbit! (By: Richard Scarry)
1991
14
Christopher Columbus (By: Stephen Krensky)
1991
15
Wild, Wild Wolves (By: Joyce Milton)
1992
16
Little Sure Shot (With: Jose Miralles)
1993
17
Dolphins! (By: Sharon Bokoske)
1993
18
The True Story of Pocahontas (By: Lucille Recht Penner)
1994
19
The Snowball (By: Jennifer Armstrong)
1996
20
Arthur's Reading Race (By: Marc Brown)
1996
21
Twisters! (By: Lucille Recht Penner)
1996
22
Marmee's Surprise: A Little Women Story (By: Monica Kulling)
1997
23
Sunshine, Moonshine (By: Jennifer Armstrong)
1997
24
Arthur Tricks the Tooth Fairy (By: Marc Brown)
1998
25
A Fly on the Ceiling (By: Joy Allen)
1998
26
The Dragon's Scales (By: Sarah Albee)
1998
27
Babe the Sheep Pig: Oops, Pig! (By: Shana Corey)
1998
28
Bears Life in the Wild (By: Monica Kulling)
1998
29
Little Witch Goes to School (By: Deborah Hautzig)
1998
30
Arthur In a Pickle ( By: Marc Brown)
1999
31
Arthur, Clean Your Room! ( By: Marc Brown)
1999
32
Arthur's Lost Puppy (By: Marc Brown)
2000
33
Say Cheese! (By: Nancy Smiler Levinson)
2000
34
Alligators: Life in the Wild (By: Monica Kulling)
2000
35
Little Witch's Bad Dream (By: Deborah Hautzig)
2000
36
Elephants: Life in the Wild (By: Monica Kulling)
2000
37
Arthur's Hiccups ( By: Marc Brown)
2001
38
Johnny Appleseed (By: David L. Harrison)
2001
39
Boats (By: Shana Corey)
2001
40
George Washington and the General's Dog (By: Frank Murphy)
2002
41
Arthur's Back to School Surprise ( By: Marc Brown)
2002
42
Lewis and Clark: A Prairie Dog for the President (By: Shirley Raye Redmond)
2003
43
Arthur and the School Pet (By: Marc Brown)
2003
44
Dinosaur Days (By: Joyce Milton)
2003
45
Tentacles! (By: Shirley Raye Redmond)
2003
46
Gorillas (By: Joyce Milton)
2003
47
Eat My Dust!: Henry Ford's First Race (By: Monica Kulling)
2004
48
Little Witch Loves to Write (By: Deborah Hautzig)
2004
49
Arthur and the New Kid ( By: Marc Brown)
2004
50
As You Wish (By: Melissa Lagonegro)
2004
51
The Incredible Dash (By: Walt Disney, Dennis R. Shealy)
2004
52
Arthur Breaks the Bank ( By: Marc Brown)
2004
53
Babe Ruth Saves Baseball! (By: Frank Murphy)
2005
54
Just Keep Swimming (By: Melissa Lagonegro)
2005
55
Arthur Lost in the Museum (By: Marc Brown)
2005
56
Don't Be a Chicken! (By: Melissa Lagonegro)
2006
57
Pirate Mom (By: Deborah Underwood)
2006
58
Arthur Loses a Friend ( By: Marc Brown)
2006
59
Listen Up!: Alexander Graham Bell's Talking Machine (By: Monica Kulling)
2007
60
Motorcycles! (By: Susan E. Goodman)
2007
61
Arthur in New York (By: Marc Brown)
2008
62
Dogerella (By: Maribeth Boelts)
2008
63
Paul Bunyan: My Story (By: David L. Harrison)
2008
64
Too Many Cats (By: Lori Haskins Houran)
2009
65
Disney Fairies: Tink's Treasure Hunt (By: Walt Disney)
2009
66
Arthur's Reading Trick (By: Marc Brown)
2009
67
Amazing Armadillos (By: Jennifer Mckerley)
2009
68
Show Me the Honey (By: Tish Rabe)
2010
69
Paddywack
2010
70
Gulliver in Lilliput (By: Lisa Findlay)
2010
71
Vidia Takes Charge (By: Walt Disney, Melissa Lagonegro)
2010
72
Monster Trucks! (By: Susan E. Goodman)
2010
73
A Monster is Coming! (By: David L. Harrison)
2011
74
Sleeping Bootsie (By: Maribeth Boelts)
2011
75
Little Lucy (By: Ilene Cooper)
2011
76
Fox and Crow Are Not Friends (By: Melissa Wiley)
2012
77
How to Help the Earth-By the Lorax (By: Tish Rabe)
2012
78
Francis Scott Key's Star-Spangled Banner (By: Monica Kulling)
2012
79
Abe Lincoln's Hat (By: Martha F. Brenner)
2012
80
Trains! (By: Susan E. Goodman)
2012
81
The Stinky Giant (By: Ellen Weiss, Mel Friedman)
2012
82
Home For Christmas (By: Tish Rabe)
2012
83
Twinky the Dinky Dog (By: Kate Klimo)
2013
84
Hooray for Hair! (By: Tish Rabe)
2013
85
Step This Way (By: Tish Rabe)
2013
86
Wedgieman to the Rescue (By: Charise Mericle Harper)
2013
87
S-S-snakes! (By: Lucille Recht Penner)
2013
88
Dream Closet (By: Kristen L. Depken)
2013
89
Wedgieman and the Big Bunny Trouble (By: Charise Mericle Harper)
2014
90
Too Many Puppies! (By: Mary Tillworth)
2014
91
Miss Grubb, Super Sub!: A Write-In Reader (By: David L. Harrison)
2014
92
Little Lucy Goes to School (By: Ilene Cooper)
2014
93
Barack Obama (By: Shana Corey)
2014
94
Licensed to Drive (By: Mary Tillworth)
2014
95
Monster Bugs (By: Lucille Recht Penner)
2014
96
The Big Battle (By: Walt Disney)
2014
97
Fight to the Finish! (By: Bill Scollon)
2014
98
Dr. Seuss (By: Kate Klimo)
2015
99
Cupcake Challenge! (By: Mary Tillworth)
2015
100
Welcome to Headquarters (By: Walt Disney)
2015
101
Journey into the Mind (By: Walt Disney)
2015
102
Danger: Dinosaurs! (By: Courtney Carbone)
2015
103
Stingrays! Underwater Fliers (By: Carole Gerber)
2015
104
Ready to Play! (By: Victoria Saxon)
2015
105
Pumpkin Day! (By: Candice Ransom)
2015
106
Heavy-Duty Trucks (By: Joyce Milton)
2015
107
Take a Hike, Teddy Roosevelt! (By: Frank Murphy)
2015
108
Super Agents (By: Melissa Lagonegro)
2016
109
The Big Case (By: Bill Scollon)
2016
110
Ocean of Color ( By: Bill Scollon)
2016
111
Finding Dory: Dory's Story (By: Bill Scollon)
2016
112
Hillary Clinton (By: Shana Corey)
2016
113
Space (By: Joe Rhatigan)
2016
114
Proud to Be a Ghostbuster (By: David Lewman)
2016
115
The Cookie Boogie (By: Melissa Lagonegro)
2016
116
Apple Picking Day! (By: Candice Ransom)
2016
117
Pupunzel (By: Maribeth Boelts)
2016
118
The Mystery of the Riverboat Robber (By: Geoffrey Hayes)
2016
119
All About the Trolls (By: Kristen L. Depken)
2016
120
Poppy's Party (By: Frank Berrios)
2016
121
Quest for the Heart (By: Walt Disney)
2016
122
Sky High: George Ferris's Big Wheel (By: Monica Kulling)
2016
123
Poppy and Branch's Big Adventure (By: Mona Miller)
2017
124
Alexander Hamilton (By: Monica Kulling)
2017
125
Tooth Fairy's Night (By: Candice Ransom)
2017
126
Driven to Win! (By: Walt Disney)
2017
127
The Fairy Dogmother (By: Maribeth Boelts)
2017
128
Welcome To Super Hero High! (By: Courtney Carbone)
2017
129
Showdown in Space! (By: Courtney Carbone)
2017
130
A Family Mystery (By: Walt Disney)
2017
131
Miguel's Music (By: Liz Rivera)
2017
132
Dream March: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (By: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson)
2017
133
Butterfly Battle! (By: Courtney Carbone)
2018
134
Brave Clara Barton (By: Frank Murphy)
2018
135
Incredibles 2 Deluxe (By: Walt Disney)
2018
136
The Incredible Elastigirl (By: Walt Disney, Natasha Bouchard)
2018
137
Dinosaur Rescue! (By: Kristen L. Depken)
2018
138
Saving the Day! (By: Melissa Lagonegro)
2018
139
Eliza Hamilton (By: Monica Kulling)
2018
140
Michelle Obama (By: Shana Corey)
2018
141
Game Time! (By: Walt Disney)
2018
142
Starstruck: The Cosmic Journey of Neil deGrasse Tyson (By: Kathleen Krull)
2018
143
Snow Day! (By: Candice Ransom)
2018
144
Baby Panda Goes Wild! (By: David Salomon)
2019
145
Garden Day! (By: Candice Ransom)
2019
146
Truth or Lie: Sharks! (By: Erica S. Perl)
2019
147
Truth or Lie: Dinosaurs! (By: Erica S. Perl)
2019
148
Elsa's Epic Journey (By: Walt Disney, Susan Amerikaner)
2019
149
Frederick Douglass (By: Frank Murphy)
2019
150
Truth or Lie: Presidents! (By: Erica S. Perl)
2019
151
Little Critter Goes to School (By: Mercer Mayer)
2020
152
Pizza Patrol! (By: Christy Webster)
2020
153
A Day with Dad (By: Walt Disney, Random House Disney)
2020
154
Beach Day! (By: Candice Ransom)
2020
155
Harley at Bat! (By: Arie Kaplan)
2020
156
Little Critter and the Best Present (By: Mercer Mayer)
2020
157
Welcome to Camp! (By: Steve Behling)
2020
158
The Gingerbread Pup (By: Maribeth Boelts)
2020
159
Truth Or Lie: Inventors! (By: Erica S. Perl)
2020
160
Journey to You (By: RH Disney)
2020
161
Let's Be Friends (By: Random House)
2020
162
Copycat! (By: Steve Foxe)
2021
163
Lost in the Wild! (By: Steve Behling)
2021
164
Go, Go, Tractors! (By: Candice Ransom)
2021
165
The Fight for Kumandra (By: RH Disney)
2021
166
A Sea Monster Story (By: RH Disney)
2021
167
Purr-Fect Pets (By: Random House)
2021
168
Survival Mode! (By: Nick Eliopulos)
2021
169
Meet Mario! (By: Random House, Malcolm Shealy)
2021
170
Snack Attack! (By: Random House, Elle Stephens)
2021
171
Mobs in the Overworld! (By: Nick Eliopulos)
2021
172
Samantha Helps a Friend (By: Rebecca Mallary)
2021
173
Freedom for Addy (By: Tonya Leslie)
2021
174
Get in the Game! (By: Random House)
2021
175
Tylor's First Big Job (By: RH Disney)
2021
176
Molly's Christmas Surprise (By: Lauren Clauss)
2021
177
Beware of Dogbot! (By: Random House, Elle Stephens)
2021
178
Mirabel's Discovery (By: The Disney Storybook Art Team, Vicky Weber)
2021
179
Truth or Lie: Cats! (By: Erica S. Perl)
2021
180
Birthday Helpers! (By: Random House, Steve Foxe)
2022
181
The Kindness Club (By: Random House)
2022
182
Escape from the Nether! (By: Random House, Nick Eliopulos)
2022
183
Search for the Spyglass! (By: Melissa Lagonegro)
2022
184
The Batman (By: Random House, David Lewman)
2022
185
Melody Lifts Her Voice (By: Bria Alston)
2022
186
Mei's Wild Ride (By: RH Disney)
2022
187
Grandparents Day! (By: Candice Ransom)
2022
188
Dinosaurs in the Wild! (By: Random House, Dennis R. Shealy)
2022
189
Welcome to the Inkwell Isles! (By: Random House, Rachel Chlebowski)
2022
190
Costume Capers (By: Random House, Steve Foxe)
2022
191
Space Ranger to the Rescue (By: RH Disney)
2022
192
Kaya Rides to the Rescue (By: Emma Carlson Berne)
2022
193
Martin and Chris Kratt (By: Chris Kratt)
2022
194
Juneteenth (By: Sharon Dennis Wyeth)
2022
195
School Day! (By: Candice Ransom)
2022
196
Little Monsters (By: Nicole Johnson)
2022
197
Truth or Lie: Dogs! (By: Erica S. Perl)
2022
198
Scooby's Scary Christmas! (By: Random House)
2022
199
Adventure Awaits! (By: RH Disney)
2022
200
One Fancy Day (By: Random House, Elle Stephens)
2023
201
The Sky's the Limit! (By: Random House, Nick Eliopulos)
2023
202
Be You! (By: Random House)
2023
203
Meet the Singer! (By: Random House, Steve Foxe)
2023
204
Level Up! (By: Random House)
2023
205
Heroes Unite! (By: Nicole Johnson)
2023
206
The First Woman Cherokee Chief: Wilma Pearl Mankiller (By: Patricia Morris Buckley)
2023
207
A Princess Treasury (By: Melissa Lagonegro)
2023
208
Graduation Day! (By: Candice Ransom)
2023
209
A Family's Dream (By: Disney Storybook Art Team, Kathy McCullough)
2023
210
The Great Escape! (By: Random House)
2023
211
Off to the Races! (By: Random House)
2023
212
Once Upon a Zombie (By: Deborah Underwood)
2023
213
Field Day! (By: Candice Ransom)
2024
214
Minecraft: The Ultimate Collection! (By: Nick Eliopulos, Arie Kaplan)