James Ponti

16 Series

James Ponti, an Italian-American author, is known for his young adult novels, including the Dead City Trilogy. Born in Pisa, Italy, and raised in Atlantic Beach, Florida, he graduated from the University of Southern California. In addition to his writing, Ponti has worked in television as a writer and producer.

In "Election Connection" by James Ponti, part of The Journey of Allen Strange series, Allen assists his friend Robbie in a student government election against two popular opponents. Amidst the campaign, Allen detects signs of an alien congress nearby. He makes contact with the aliens in hopes of finding a way back to his home planet. This dual narrative intertwines Allen's school life with his extraterrestrial quest, creating a compelling story of friendship and adventure.

Camp Rock: Second Session

For the Record

(2008)(By: Lucy Ruggles)

Going Platinum

(2008)(By: Helen Perelman)

Hidden Tracks

(2009)(By: Helen Perelman)

Sound Off!

(2009)

Rock Royalty

(2009)(By: Lucy Ruggles)

Second Session

(2009)(By: Helen Perelman)

The Right Chord

(2010)

City Spies

(2020)

Golden Gate

(2021)

Forbidden City

(2022)

City of the Dead

(2023)

Mission Manhattan

(2024)

London Calling

(2025)

Dead City

(2012)

Blue Moon

(2013)

Dark Days

(2015)

Florian Bates/T.O.A.S.T. Mysteries

Framed!

(2016)

Vanished!

(2017)

Trapped!

(2018)

Pirates Of The Caribbean

On Stranger Tides Junior Novel

(2011)

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

(2011)

The Sherlock Society

(2024)

Standalone Novels

Children's

Santa's Secret

(2006)(With: Walt Disney Company)

Non-Fiction

Hollywood East: Florida's Fabulous Flicks

(1992)

WNBA: Stars of Women's Basketball

(1999)

Disney Storybook

101 Dalmatians

(1961)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Disney The Jungle Book

(1967)(By: Liz Marsham)

Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp

(1994)(By: Walt Disney Company)

How Simba Met Timon and Pumbaa

(1998)(By: Catherine Hapka)

The Noisy Attic

(1998)(By: Catherine Hapka)

Disney's Add a Little Magic: Words of Inspiration

(1999)(By: Catherine Hapka)

Disney - Sleeping Beauty

(2003)(By: Catherine Hapka)

The Incredibles

(2004)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Disney Bunnies: I Love You, My Bunnies

(2007)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Little Einsteins: June's New Shoes

(2007)(By: Walt Disney Company,Marcy Kelman,Aram Song)

Little Einsteins: Pirate's Treasure

(2007)(By: Walt Disney Company,Disney Storybook Art Team,Marcy Kelman)

Bambi

(2008)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Bolt: Lights, Camera, Action!

(2008)(By: Jim Fanning)

Little Einsteins: Irish Adventure

(2009)(By: Marcy Kelman)

Disney Bunnies: A Day with Papa

(2009)(By: Kitty Richards,Lori Tyminski,Giorgio Vallorani)

Tron Legacy: The Movie Storybook

(2010)(With: Walt Disney Company)

Thor: Heroes & Villains

(2011)(By: Elizabeth Rudnick,DBG)

The Ballad of Nessie

(2011)(By: Andy Harkness,Kieran Lachlan)

Captain America: America's Secret Weapon

(2011)(By: Elizabeth Rudnick)

Special Agent Oso: You Always Look Twice

(2011)(By: Marcy Kelman)

Special Agent Oso: Redfinger

(2011)(By: Marcy Kelman)

Gnomeo and Juliet: A Tale of Two Gardens

(2011)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Brave: A Friend for Merida

(2012)(By: Irene Trimble)

Duffy The Disney Bear: Mickey's New Friend

(2012)(By: Jessica Ward)

Frankenweenie: A Cinematic Storybook

(2012)(By: Thomas Macri)

Frankenweenie: A Monstrous Menagerie!

(2012)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Disney It's A Small World: Christmas Around the World

(2012)(By: Calliope Glass,Susan Chen Fang)

Wreck-It Ralph: One Sweet Race

(2012)(By: Elle D. Risco)

Wreck-it Ralph: Sugar Rush

(2012)(By: Ellen O'Hara)

Secret of the Wings: A Perfect Match

(2012)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

(2013)(By: Tim Burton)

The Witches of Oz

(2013)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Disney It's A Small World: Journey Around the World

(2013)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Disney It's A Small World: Friends Around the World

(2013)(By: Walt Disney Company)

The Blue Umbrella

(2013)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Disney Buddies: The Halloween Visitor

(2013)(By: Tammie Lyon,Catherine Hapka)

5-Minute Snuggle Stories

(2013)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Disney Buddies: Puppy Love

(2013)(By: Walt Disney Company,Tammie Lyon,Leslie Kimmelman)

Partysaurus Rex

(2014)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Paperman: Based on the Award-Winning Animated Short

(2014)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Palace Pets: Meet Blondie and Berry

(2014)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Walt Disney's Classic Storybook Collection: Away We Go

(2014)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Gravity Falls: The Convenience Store...of HORRORS!

(2014)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Disney Junior Storybook Collection

(2014)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Disney Christmas Storybook Collection

(2014)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Big Hero 6: Hiro to the Rescue!

(2014)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Big Hero Six: Team Up!

(2014)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Big Hero 6: Movie Storybook

(2014)(By: Walt Disney Company)

5-Minute Minnie Tales

(2014)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Feast

(2014)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Palace Pets: Treasure Sets Sail: A Princess Adventure Story

(2014)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Berry Gets Stuck: A Princess Adventure Story

(2014)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Palace Pets: A Party for Pumpkin: A Princess Adventure Story

(2014)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Training Army Al

(2014)(By: Walt Disney Company)

101 Dalmatians: Thunderbolt Patch

(2014)(By: Walt Disney Company)

Henry Hugglemonster: Henry Loves Beckett

(2014)(By: Walt Disney Company)