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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot The First Adventure Novel — Content Guide for Parents

By Dav PilkeyScholastic2000ISBN 9780590307208111 pages
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot The First Adventure Novel

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

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!.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot The First Adventure Novel appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains violence typical of a graphic novel adventure, including battles between good and evil. Ricky, the mouse, is often kidnapped during these battles, and his giant robot throws the villains into jail, which suggests a level of physical conflict. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The narrative involves action and adventure but does not include elements that would cause fear or distress to young readers.

  • Does Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot The First Adventure Novel have violence?

    The book contains violence typical of a graphic novel adventure, including battles between good and evil. Ricky, the mouse, is often kidnapped during these battles, and his giant robot throws the villains into jail, which suggests a level of physical conflict.

  • Does Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot The First Adventure Novel have scary content?

    No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The narrative involves action and adventure but does not include elements that would cause fear or distress to young readers.

  • Does Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot The First Adventure Novel have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not mention any religious practices, beliefs, or themes in the narrative of 'Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot The First Adventure Novel'.

  • Does Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot The First Adventure Novel have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The narrative focuses on a mouse and his robot, and does not address race or racial issues as a central theme.

  • Does Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot The First Adventure Novel have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The narrative is aimed at young readers and does not include any inappropriate language.

  • Does Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot The First Adventure Novel have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative does not address environmental issues or activism related to climate change.

  • Does Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot The First Adventure Novel have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results indicate that the series is intended for early readers and does not include any themes related to sexuality.

  • Does Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot The First Adventure Novel have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a male mouse protagonist and his robot companion, but there is no thematic content regarding gender expectations or roles.

  • Does Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot The First Adventure Novel have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any content related to LGBTQ+ identities or themes within the narrative of 'Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot The First Adventure Novel'.