Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot
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Picture Book · Graphic novel · Ages 4–8 · 2014 · Est. 15 min read-aloud

Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot

By Dav Pilkey, Dan Santat (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the Ricky Ricotta series

A mouse befriends a robot and together they save the city from an evil doctor

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112 pages· 1,420 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
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Ricky Ricotta, a small mouse struggling with bullies, dreams of finding a true friend. Across town, Dr. Stinky McNasty's Mighty Robot is set to destroy Squeakyville. When Ricky rescues the gentle giant, an unexpected friendship forms. Together, they must thwart the mad scientist's plans, proving that even the smallest hero can make a big difference. Can Ricky and his new ally save the day and change their lives forever?

From the publisher

From Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants, and acclaimed artist Dan Santat, an out-of-this-world friendship adventure with all-new full-color illustrations!Meet Ricky Ricotta, a little mouse with a big problem! Ricky Ricotta lives in Squeakyville with his mom and dad. Ricky has a hard time making friends at school, and the neighborhood bullies are always picking on him. If only Ricky could find someone to be his best buddy and keep those creepy bullies away! Meanwhile, on the other side of town, a mad scientist named Dr. Stinky McNasty has created a Mighty Robot who is as gentle as he is powerful. Dr. Stinky plans to make the Robot destroy Squeakyville, but there’s one little thing in his way: Ricky Ricotta! When Ricky rescues the Robot, an unlikely friendship begins. And Ricky discovers that a little mouse can be a BIG hero – with some help from his new best friend!

At a glance
Format
Pages
112
Words
1,420
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
520L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about bullyingBooks about heroesBooks about miceBooks about robots
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
59518
Publication
Published
April 29, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545630092

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