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Ricky Ricotta 03
Ricky Ricotta 03
Ricky Ricotta 03
JAMES CHRISTOPHER
– D.P.
FOR JAIME T.
(THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP)
– D.S.
Te x t c opy r i g ht © 2 0 0 1 , 2 0 1 4 by D av P i l ke y
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Summary: A small mouse named Ricky Ricotta and his best friend, a giant flying robot,
save the world from Victor Von Vulture and his vicious Voodoo Vultures from Venus.
1. Ricotta, Ricky (Fictitious character) — Juvenile fiction. 2. Mice — Juvenile
fiction. 3. Robots — Juvenile fiction. 4. Heroes — Juvenile fiction. 5. Vultures —
Juvenile fiction. 6. Venus (Planet) — Juvenile fiction. [1. Mice — Fiction. 2. Robots —
Fiction. 3. Heroes — Fiction. 4. Humorous stories.] I. Santat, Dan, illustrator. II. Pilkey,
Dav, 1966 – Ricky Ricotta’s giant robot vs. the voodoo vultures from Venus. III. Title.
IV. Title: Ricky Ricotta’s mighty robot versus the voodoo vultures from Venus.
PZ7.P63123Rue 2014 813.54 — dc23 2014003712
e-ISBN 978-0-545-63112-9
Revised edition
First printing, May 2014
2. Responsibility
11
8. Ricky’s Recipe
53
9. Dinner Is Served
57
11. Robo-Rescue
71
15. Suppertime
111
CHAPTER ONE
supper again.”
watching it!”
“Everybody but you two,”
RESPONSIBILITY
right time.”
Ricky and his Mighty Robot
right thing . . .
. . . but they had trouble
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CHAPTER THREE
17
It was so hot on Venus that everyone’s
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First, he invented the Voodoo-
22
CHAPTER FOUR
VOODOO
RAYS
FROM OUTER SPACE
30
31
Suddenly, a voodoo ray from outer
32
The screens began to glow eerily as
signal.
33
Soon, every mouse in the city
was hypnotized.
CHAPTER FIVE
BREAKFAST WITH
THE ROBOT
breakfast!”
Ricky’s Robot knew just what
to do. He flew straight to Florida.
37
Ricky’s Mighty Robot flew off again. Soon
40
CHAPTER SIX
center of town.
Miss Swiss.
“What’s going on here?” asked Ricky.
Miss Swiss.
Then Ricky saw his math teacher,
Mr. Mozzarella.
Mr. Mozzarella.
44
Finally, Ricky found Principal
Provolone.
45
Ricky was not getting any answers.
THOSE VICIOUS
VULTURES
of food in town.
“We want more chocolate chip
another Vulture.
“We’ve got to stop those evil Vultures,”
invention.
“I’ll bet those Vultures are controlling
need is a distraction .”
CHAPTER EIGHT
RICKY’S RECIPE
said Ricky.
The Mighty Robot ew straight
54
Ricky stirred the cookie batter while
55
The Mighty Robot quickly baked
the cookies with his microwave
DINNER IS SERVED
Voodoo Vultures.
57
“It’s about time!” said one of the Vultures.
“Gimme those cookies!” said another.
68
“H-Hey! S-S-Stop that! It tickles!”
69
Finally, Victor Von Vulture let
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ELEVEN
CHAPTER
ROBO-RESCUE
go get ’em!”
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CHAPTER TWELVE
yelled Victor.
75
Suddenly, the evil Voodoo Vultures
was outnumbered.
“This is going to be fun,”
Victor snarled.
The Voodoo Vultures began to attack.
80
Every time the Mighty Robot clobbered,
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CHAPTER THIRTEEN
OPTION 2
Flip-E-Rama works best if your device is turned vertically and you can
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FLIP-E-RAMA 1
THE VOODOO
VULTURES ATTACKED.
FLIP-E-RAMA1
THE VOODOO
VULTURES ATTACKED.
FLIP-E-RAMA2
RICKY’S ROBOT
FOUGHT BACK.
FLIP-E-RAMA2
RICKY’S ROBOT
FOUGHT BACK.
FLIP-E-RAMA3
BATTLED HARD.
F L I P - E - R A M A4
RICKY’S ROBOT
BATTLED HARDER.
FLIP-E-RAMA4
RICKY’S ROBOT
BATTLED HARDER.
FLIP-E-RAMA5
AND JUSTICE
PREVAILED.
F L I P - E - R A M A5
AND JUSTICE
PREVAILED.
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
JUSTICE PREVAILS
Vultures.
“Hey, wait for ME !”
105
The Mighty Robot picked up Ricky, and
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. . . just i n time for supper.
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
SUPPERTIME
dinners! My favorite!”
“We’re both very proud of you boys,”
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