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ⓘ About James Ponti
James Ponti is an author most widely renowned for his work on the Dead City trilogy. +Biography James Ponti was born in Pisa, Italy. Raised in Atlantic Beach, Florida, James attended the University of Southern California, eventually graduating with a degree in screenwriting from USC Film School. Over the years, James has written numerous books. Having spent a considerable portion of his career in the Television industry as a writer and producer, James Ponti has crafted content for the likes of the Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, History Channel and Spike TV. On the occasions that he has been questioned about the driving force that impelled him to write, James has spoken of the whirlpools of imagination that kept him occupied as a child.
All Book Series by James Ponti
For the Record
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2008 Anthology · Lucy Ruggles
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2011
Around the World in 80 Days Jr. Novel
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2004
The Santa Clause 3: Escape Clause: The Junior Novelization
Book 2 of 5 · published 2006
The Sorcerer's Apprentice Junior Novel
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2010
Hollywood East: Florida's Fabulous Flicks
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1992
WNBA: Stars of Women's Basketball
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 1999
101 Dalmatians
Series opener · book 1 of 116 · published 1961 Anthology · Walt Disney
Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp
Book 3 of 116 · published 1994 Anthology · Walt Disney
How Simba Met Timon and Pumbaa
Book 4 of 116 · published 1998 Anthology · Catherine Hapka
Disney's Add a Little Magic: Words of Inspiration
Book 6 of 116 · published 1999 Anthology · Catherine Hapka
Disney - Sleeping Beauty
Book 7 of 116 · published 2003 Anthology · Catherine Hapka
Disney Bunnies: I Love You, My Bunnies
Book 9 of 116 · published 2007 Anthology · Walt Disney
Little Einsteins: June's New Shoes
Book 10 of 116 · published 2007 Anthology · Walt Disney,Marcy Kelman,Aram Song
Little Einsteins: Pirate's Treasure
Book 11 of 116 · published 2007 Anthology · Walt Disney,Disney Storybook Art Team,Marcy Kelman
Bolt: Lights, Camera, Action!
Book 12 of 116 · published 2008 Anthology · Jim Fanning
Little Einsteins: Irish Adventure
Book 14 of 116 · published 2009 Anthology · Marcy Kelman
Disney Bunnies: A Day with Papa
Book 15 of 116 · published 2009 Anthology · Kitty Richards,Lori Tyminski,Giorgio Vallorani
Tron Legacy: The Movie Storybook
Book 16 of 116 · published 2010 Co-authored · Walt Disney
Thor: Heroes & Villains
Book 17 of 116 · published 2011 Anthology · Elizabeth Rudnick,DBG
The Ballad of Nessie
Book 18 of 116 · published 2011 Anthology · Andy Harkness,Kieran Lachlan
Captain America: America's Secret Weapon
Book 19 of 116 · published 2011 Anthology · Elizabeth Rudnick
Captain America: The First Avenger Movie Storybook
Book 20 of 116 · published 2011 Anthology · Walt Disney,Elizabeth Rudnick
Special Agent Oso: You Always Look Twice
Book 21 of 116 · published 2011 Anthology · Marcy Kelman
Special Agent Oso: Redfinger
Book 22 of 116 · published 2011 Anthology · Marcy Kelman
Gnomeo and Juliet: A Tale of Two Gardens
Book 23 of 116 · published 2011 Anthology · Walt Disney
Brave: A Friend for Merida
Book 24 of 116 · published 2012 Anthology · Irene Trimble
Duffy The Disney Bear: Mickey's New Friend
Book 25 of 116 · published 2012 Anthology · Jessica Ward
Frankenweenie: A Cinematic Storybook
Book 26 of 116 · published 2012 Anthology · Thomas Macri
Frankenweenie: A Monstrous Menagerie!
Book 27 of 116 · published 2012 Anthology · Walt Disney
Disney It's A Small World: Christmas Around the World
Book 28 of 116 · published 2012 Anthology · Calliope Glass,Susan Chen Fang
Wreck-It Ralph: One Sweet Race
Book 29 of 116 · published 2012 Anthology · Elle D. Risco
Wreck-it Ralph: Sugar Rush
Book 30 of 116 · published 2012 Anthology · Ellen O'Hara
Secret of the Wings: A Perfect Match
Book 31 of 116 · published 2012 Anthology · Walt Disney
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
Book 32 of 116 · published 2013 Anthology · Tim Burton
Disney It's A Small World: Journey Around the World
Book 34 of 116 · published 2013 Anthology · Walt Disney
Disney It's A Small World: Friends Around the World
Book 35 of 116 · published 2013 Anthology · Walt Disney
Disney Buddies: The Halloween Visitor
Book 37 of 116 · published 2013 Anthology · Tammie Lyon,Catherine Hapka
5-Minute Snuggle Stories
Book 38 of 116 · published 2013 Anthology · Walt Disney
Disney Buddies: Puppy Love
Book 39 of 116 · published 2013 Anthology · Walt Disney,Tammie Lyon,Leslie Kimmelman
Paperman: Based on the Award-Winning Animated Short
Book 41 of 116 · published 2014 Anthology · Walt Disney
Palace Pets: Meet Blondie and Berry
Book 42 of 116 · published 2014 Anthology · Walt Disney
Walt Disney's Classic Storybook Collection: Away We Go
Book 44 of 116 · published 2014 Anthology · Walt Disney
Gravity Falls: The Convenience Store...of HORRORS!
Book 45 of 116 · published 2014 Anthology · Walt Disney
Disney Junior Storybook Collection
Book 46 of 116 · published 2014 Anthology · Walt Disney
Disney Christmas Storybook Collection
Book 47 of 116 · published 2014 Anthology · Walt Disney
Big Hero 6: Hiro to the Rescue!
Book 48 of 116 · published 2014 Anthology · Walt Disney
Big Hero 6: Movie Storybook
Book 50 of 116 · published 2014 Anthology · Walt Disney
Vitaminamulch Air Spectacular
Book 53 of 116 · published 2014 Anthology · Liz Marsham
Palace Pets: Treasure Sets Sail: A Princess Adventure Story
Book 54 of 116 · published 2014 Anthology · Walt Disney
Berry Gets Stuck: A Princess Adventure Story
Book 55 of 116 · published 2014 Anthology · Walt Disney
Palace Pets: A Party for Pumpkin: A Princess Adventure Story
Book 56 of 116 · published 2014 Anthology · Walt Disney
101 Dalmatians: Thunderbolt Patch
Book 58 of 116 · published 2014 Anthology · Walt Disney
Henry Hugglemonster: Henry Loves Beckett
Book 59 of 116 · published 2014 Anthology · Walt Disney,Sheila Sweeny Higginson
Henry Hugglemonster: Welcome to Roarsville
Book 60 of 116 · published 2014 Anthology · Walt Disney,Sheila Sweeny Higginson
Cinderella: A Night at the Ball
Book 61 of 116 · published 2015 Anthology · Walt Disney
Cinderella Picture Book
Book 62 of 116 · published 2015 Anthology · Brittany Candau
Have Courage, Be Kind: The Tale of Cinderella
Book 63 of 116 · published 2015 Anthology · Brittany Candau
Sheriff Callie's Wild West: Toby Braves The Bully
Book 64 of 116 · published 2015 Anthology · Sheila Sweeny Higginson
Joy's Greatest Joy/Simply Sadness
Book 65 of 116 · published 2015 Anthology · Walt Disney
Story Time in the Disney Parks: 4 Stories in 1!
Book 67 of 116 · published 2015 Anthology · Walt Disney
The Aristocats: The Birthday Wish
Book 68 of 116 · published 2015 Anthology · Walt Disney
Sleeping Beauty: Aurora and the Helpful Dragon
Book 69 of 116 · published 2015 Anthology · Walt Disney
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: A Big Surprise
Book 70 of 116 · published 2015 Anthology · Walt Disney
A Bug's Life: The Search for the Perfect Gift
Book 72 of 116 · published 2015 Anthology · Walt Disney
Ratatouille: One Amazing Chef
Book 73 of 116 · published 2015 Anthology · Walt Disney
Disney Aladdin - Abu's Adventure
Book 75 of 116 · published 2015 Anthology · Walt Disney
The Shoemaker and the Elves
Book 76 of 116 · published 2015 Anthology · Walt Disney
101 Dalmatians: Puppy Trouble
Book 77 of 116 · published 2015 Anthology · Walt Disney
Miles From Tomorrowland: Mighty Merc
Book 78 of 116 · published 2015 Anthology · Walt Disney
Whisker Haven Tales with the Palace Pets: A Paw-fect Party!
Book 79 of 116 · published 2015 Anthology · Walt Disney
Palace Pets: A Summer Picnic
Book 80 of 116 · published 2015 Anthology · Walt Disney
Cinderella's Best-Ever Creations
Book 81 of 116 · published 2015 Anthology · Walt Disney
The Good Dinosaur: A Friend in the Wild
Book 82 of 116 · published 2015 Anthology · Walt Disney
Jungle Book: It Takes Two
Book 84 of 116 · published 2015 Anthology · Walt Disney
Zootopia: Big Trouble in Little Rodentia
Book 85 of 116 · published 2016 Anthology · Walt Disney
Zootopia Movie Storybook
Book 86 of 116 · published 2016 Anthology · Walt Disney
Lion Guard: Can't Wait to be Queen
Book 87 of 116 · published 2016 Anthology · Walt Disney
Sheriff Callie's Wild West: Sparky's Lucky Day
Book 88 of 116 · published 2016 Anthology · Walt Disney
Whisker Haven Tales: Hat''s a Wrap
Book 89 of 116 · published 2016 Anthology · Walt Disney
Miles From Tomorrowland: Spaceship Invader
Book 90 of 116 · published 2016 Anthology · Walt Disney
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Storybook
Book 92 of 116 · published 2016 Anthology · Walt Disney
Whisker Haven Tales with the Palace Pets: Treasure's Adventures
Book 94 of 116 · published 2016 Anthology · Walt Disney
Sheriff Callie's Wild West Callie Saves the Day!
Book 95 of 116 · published 2016 Anthology · Walt Disney
The Lion Guard: Fuli Finds Her Place
Book 96 of 116 · published 2016 Anthology · Walt Disney
Pete's Dragon: The Lost Years
Book 97 of 116 · published 2016 Anthology · Elizabeth Rudnick
Miles from Tomorrowland: The Haunted Ship
Book 98 of 116 · published 2016 Anthology · Walt Disney
Tiana's Friendship Fix-up
Book 100 of 116 · published 2016 Anthology · Walt Disney
Whisker Haven Tales: High-Flying Tea
Book 101 of 116 · published 2016 Anthology · Walt Disney
Moana: Beware the Kakamora!
Book 102 of 116 · published 2016 Anthology · Walt Disney
Elena and the Secret of Avalor
Book 103 of 116 · published 2016 Anthology · Grace Lee,Catherine Hapka,Craig Gerber
Goldie and Bear: Training of the Broom
Book 105 of 116 · published 2017 Anthology · Walt Disney
Coco: Miguel and the Amazing Alebrijes
Book 106 of 116 · published 2017 Anthology · Walt Disney
Disney First Tales: Inside Out: I Am Not Angry!
Book 107 of 116 · published 2017 Anthology · Walt Disney
Incredibles 2: Babysitting Mode
Book 108 of 116 · published 2018 Anthology · Walt Disney
Vampirina: Vee''s Monster Bash
Book 109 of 116 · published 2018 Anthology · Walt Disney
Christopher Robin
Book 110 of 116 · published 2018 Anthology · Elizabeth Rudnick
Vampirina: Snowplace Like Home
Book 111 of 116 · published 2018 Anthology · Walt Disney
Nightmare Before Christmas 13 Days of Christmas
Book 112 of 116 · published 2021 Anthology · Jerrod Maruyama,Steven Davison,Carolyn Gardner
Pinocchio Live Action Junior Novelization
Book 113 of 116 · published 2022 Anthology · Elizabeth Rudnick
Disney Moana 2: The Junior Novelization
Book 114 of 116 · published 2024 Anthology · Elizabeth Rudnick
Snow White Live Action Novelization
Latest in the series · book 116 of 116 · published 2025 Anthology · Elizabeth Rudnick
Invasion
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 1999 Anthology · Diana G. Gallagher
Changeling Diapers
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2000 Anthology · Bobbi J.G. Weiss
Princess Protection Program
Book 2 of 8 · published 2009 Anthology · Catherine Hapka
The Amazing Spider-Man
Book 6 of 8 · published 2012 Anthology · DBG,Michael Siglain
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2014 Anthology · Disney Book Group
What You See Is What You Get
Book 3 of 18 · published 2004 Anthology · Alice Alfonsi
Raven Rocks
Latest in the series · book 18 of 18 · published 2007 Anthology · Alice Alfonsi
Camp Nowhere: Junior Novel
Book 4 of 20 · published 1994 Anthology · Cathy East Dubowski
Walt Disney Pictures Presents a Kid in King Arthur's Court
Book 5 of 20 · published 1995 Anthology · Anne Mazer
Disney's Tarzan
Book 7 of 20 · published 1999 Anthology · John Alvin,Eric Suben,Lori Tyminski,Denise Shimabukuro,Andrea Alvin
The Lizzie McGuire Movie
Book 8 of 20 · published 2003 Anthology · Bobbi J.G. Weiss
The Pink Panther
Book 9 of 20 · published 2005 Anthology · Len Blum,Kirsten Larsen
The Game Plan
Book 12 of 20 · published 2007 Anthology · Walt Disney,Nichole Millard,Screenplay By Nichole Millard & Kathryn Price
The Cheetah Girls One World Junior Novel
Book 15 of 20 · published 2008 Anthology · Walt Disney,Kirsten Thorpe
Oz The Great and Powerful
Latest in the series · book 20 of 20 · published 2013 Anthology · Elizabeth Rudnick
How Not to Spend Your Senior Year
Series opener · book 1 of 37 · published 2003 Anthology · Cameron Dokey
South Beach Sizzle
Book 4 of 37 · published 2005 Anthology · Suzanne Weyn,Diana Gonzales
The Twelve Dates of Christmas
Book 18 of 37 · published 2008 Anthology · Catherine Hapka
Drive Me Crazy
Book 22 of 37 · published 2009 Anthology · Erin Soderberg Downing
Dancing Queen
Book 27 of 37 · published 2009 Anthology · Erin Soderberg Downing
Love Undercover
Book 32 of 37 · published 2011 Anthology · Johanna Edwards,Amy Saidens
Love, Love, Love
Book 34 of 37 · published 2011 Anthology · Deborah Reber,Caroline Goode
In the Stars
Book 35 of 37 · published 2011 Anthology · Stacia Deutsch,Rhody Cohon
Winter's Kiss
Book 36 of 37 · published 2012 Anthology · Catherine Hapka,Jennifer Echols
Secret Life of a Teenage Siren
Latest in the series · book 37 of 37 · published 2012 Anthology · Wendy Toliver
A Slash in the Night
Series opener · book 1 of 13 · published 1997 Anthology · Alan Goodman
Comic Book Criminal
Book 7 of 13 · published 1998 Anthology · Cathy East Dubowski
Ski-Slope Sabotage
Book 10 of 13 · published 1999 Anthology · Vicki Berger Erwin
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is James Ponti?
James Ponti is an author most widely renowned for his work on the Dead City trilogy. +Biography James Ponti was born in Pisa, Italy. Raised in Atlantic Beach, Florida, James attended the University of Southern California, eventually graduating with a degree in screenwriting from USC Film School. Over the years, James has written numerous books.
Which James Ponti series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Disney Storybook series, the earliest of James Ponti's multi-book series: it opens with 101 Dalmatians (1961) and runs to 116 books across 1961–2025, ending with Snow White Live Action Novelization (2025). James Ponti's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has James Ponti written?
James Ponti has 254 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1961 and 2027. 245 of them belong to 13 named series — the largest being the Disney Storybook series with 116 books — and 9 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should James Ponti's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. James Ponti's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Disney Storybook (1961–2025, 116 books), Junior (1992–2013, 20 books) and The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo (1997–1999, 13 books), plus 10 more.
How are James Ponti's books organised into series?
This guide splits James Ponti's 254 books into 13 named series and 9 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Disney Storybook (116 books, 1961–2025); Romantic Comedies (37 books, 2003–2012); Junior (20 books, 1992–2013); That's So Raven (18 books, 2000–2007); The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo (13 books, 1997–1999), plus 8 further series.