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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #2) — Content Guide for Parents

By Dav PilkeyScholastic Inc.2014-04-29ISBN 9780545631105128 pages
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #2)

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

About this book

From Dav Pilkey, the worldwide bestselling author-illustrator of Dog Man, and award-winning illustrator Dan Santat comes an out-of-this-world friendship adventure in full color!

Ricky Ricotta may be small, but he has the biggest best friend around!

There's nothing better than being buddies with a giant flying Robot. Ricky's Mighty Robot always gets him to school on time, keeps bullies away, and even helps out with homework. These two friends do everything together!

When Mr. Mosquito, a meanie from the planet Mercury, invades Earth with his Mutant Mosquitoes, Ricky and his Robot rush to the rescue. But with the Mighty Robot in deep danger, Ricky will have to be brave on his own to save the day!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #2) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book features violence typical of a graphic novel adventure for early readers, including battles between Ricky's robot and the villain Mr. Mosquito, as well as the kidnapping of Ricky during these conflicts. The narrative involves good vs. evil battles, which are central to the story. No genuinely frightening content in the book. While there are battles and conflicts, they are presented in a humorous and engaging way suitable for young readers, without elements that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #2) have violence?

    The book features violence typical of a graphic novel adventure for early readers, including battles between Ricky's robot and the villain Mr. Mosquito, as well as the kidnapping of Ricky during these conflicts. The narrative involves good vs. evil battles, which are central to the story.

  • Does Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #2) have scary content?

    No genuinely frightening content in the book. While there are battles and conflicts, they are presented in a humorous and engaging way suitable for young readers, without elements that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #2) 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.

  • Does Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #2) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book. The narrative focuses on the adventures of Ricky and his robot without addressing race as a central theme.

  • Does Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #2) have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the book. The narrative is appropriate for early readers and does not include any inappropriate language.

  • Does Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #2) have climate change?

    No climate themes present in the book. The narrative centers around a fictional battle against mutant mosquitoes and does not address environmental issues or climate change.

  • Does Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #2) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results do not indicate any themes or references related to sexuality.

  • Does Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #2) have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a male mouse protagonist and his robot friend but does not promote or challenge traditional gender expectations.

  • Does Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot #2) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes present in the book. The search results do not indicate any LGBTQ+ content in the narrative of 'Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury.'