Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter
by Dav Pilkey
Scholastic Paperbacks 2014
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- teamwork
- courage
- problem-solving
- loyalty
- standing up to bullies
- responsibility
- humor
About this book
It’s Ricky’s birthday, but the party takes a wild turn when General Jackrabbit and a squad of Robo-Rabbits from Jupiter try to take over Earth. With quick thinking and lots of heart, Ricky teams up with his Mighty Robot to save the day. Short chapters, tons of action, and laugh-out-loud humor make this a great fit for newly independent readers. Kids love the goofy villains, bold illustrations, and the feel-good teamwork between a boy and his best robot friend.
Setting: a contemporary city on Earth and outer space (Jupiter)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter right for my child?
Yes — Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter 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, teamwork, courage.
How long does it take to read Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter takes around 22m to finish. The book has 3,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter have an AR quiz?
Yes — Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter 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 Mighty Robot Vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter?
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter 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.