Ricky Ricotta's Giant Robot Vs. the Voodoo Vultures from Venus (Ricky Ricotta)
by Dav Pilkey
SM 2020
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- courage
- teamwork
- responsibility
- good vs. evil
- ingenuity
- doing the right thing
About this book
Ricky Ricotta is a small mouse with a very big best friend—a giant robot who helps keep their town safe. When a flock of villainous vultures from Venus swoops in with a sneaky plan, Ricky and his robot must team up to stop the trouble. Short chapters, lots of humor, and dynamic illustrations make this a confidence-boosting read for new chapter-book readers. Kids love the fast action, silly sci‑fi villains, and the strong friendship at the heart of the story.
Setting: a present-day town on Earth and outer space (Venus)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ricky Ricotta's Giant Robot Vs. the Voodoo Vultures from Venus (Ricky Ricotta) right for my child?
Yes — Ricky Ricotta's Giant Robot Vs. the Voodoo Vultures from Venus (Ricky Ricotta) is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.5, which is typical for 3rd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include friendship, courage, teamwork.
How long does it take to read Ricky Ricotta's Giant Robot Vs. the Voodoo Vultures from Venus (Ricky Ricotta)?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Ricky Ricotta's Giant Robot Vs. the Voodoo Vultures from Venus (Ricky Ricotta) takes around 20m to finish. The book has 2,700 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Ricky Ricotta's Giant Robot Vs. the Voodoo Vultures from Venus (Ricky Ricotta) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Ricky Ricotta's Giant Robot Vs. the Voodoo Vultures from Venus (Ricky Ricotta) has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Ricky Ricotta's Giant Robot Vs. the Voodoo Vultures from Venus (Ricky Ricotta)?
Ricky Ricotta's Giant Robot Vs. the Voodoo Vultures from Venus (Ricky Ricotta) has an AR reading level of 3.5, which places it at a 3rd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.