Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. the Uranium Unicorns from Uranus (Ricky Ricotta, No. 7)

Pilkey, Dav

ISBN 10: 1417695307 ISBN 13: 9781417695300

Publisher: Turtleback Books, 2005

Synopsis

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Ricky Ricotta fears the worst when he hears rumors that Uncle Unicorn is hatching a plan to build a destructive robot that will finally help him take over the Earth and becoming sole ruler of it.

About this title

About the Author:

"Considered one of the most popular contemporary authors for readers in elementary school, (Dav Pilkey) is also regarded as a talented artist and inventive humorist as well as a subtle moralist. ...He underscores his works--even at their most outrageous--with a philosophy that emphasizes friendship, tolerance, and generosity and celebrates the triumph of the good-hearted."
-The Educational Book & Media Association

Dav Pilkey is the Caldecott Honor Award-winning creator of more than 40 books for children.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 1-3–In this installment in the early chapter-book adventure series, Ricky and his robot battle villains from Uranus. When the little mouse finds himself weary of the problems associated with having an awkwardly huge robot friend, he wishes that the Mighty Robot would find a pal his own size. Ricky's wish comes true when the evil Uncle Unicorn creates a giant Ladybot to steal the Mighty Robot's affections. It's all part of Uncle Unicorn's plan to take over the Earth. Ricky enlists the help of his cousin Lucy and her Jurassic Jackrabbit pets to break the Ladybot's hold on his robot and to save the planet. The author delivers another plot-driven, action-packed tale complete with rock 'em-sock 'em battle scenes illustrated in gimmicky Flip-O-Rama. Ontiveros's black-and-white cartoons add to the fun and provide additional character details. The text is easy to read, with manageable sentences and short chapters. The package is designed to attract reluctant readers, especially boys, and it will do just that. The book even includes a mini art lesson so fans can draw their favorite characters from the story.–Carol L. MacKay, Camrose Public Library, Alberta, Canada
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About this edition

• Publisher: Turtleback Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1417695307
• ISBN 13: 9781417695300
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 128
• Illustrator: Ontiveros Martin