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Ricky Ricotta

by Dav Pilkey

9 books Started 2000 Latest 2016
Publication Reading Order

The Ricky Ricotta is a YA Fiction / Children's Fiction series by Dav Pilkey, made up of 9 books published between 2000 and 2016. It begins with Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot (Short Story) (2000), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Unpleasant Penguins from Pluto (Short Story) (2016), spanning 16 years of storytelling.

9books
16years active
2decades
~2yrs between books
2016latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot (Short Story) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury (Short Story) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Voodoo Vultures from Venus (Short Story) 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mecha-Monkeys from Mars (Short Story) 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter (Short Story) 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Stupid Stinkbugs from Saturn (Short Story) 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Uranium Unicorns from Uranus (Short Story) 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
8 Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Naughty Nightcrawlers From Neptune (Short Story) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Unpleasant Penguins from Pluto (Short Story)Latest 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Ricky Ricotta series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Ricky Ricotta series?

Start with Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot (Short Story) (2000), the first book in the Ricky Ricotta series by Dav Pilkey. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Ricky Ricotta series?

There are 9 books in the Ricky Ricotta series by Dav Pilkey, published between 2000 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Ricky Ricotta series?

The first book in the Ricky Ricotta series is Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot (Short Story), published in 2000 by Dav Pilkey.

What is the latest book in the Ricky Ricotta series?

The most recent book in the Ricky Ricotta series is Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Unpleasant Penguins from Pluto (Short Story) (2016) by Dav Pilkey.

Dav Pilkey, born in 1966, is an American author and illustrator known for his irreverent and imaginative children's books. Growing up with ADHD and dyslexia, he struggled in school but found solace in art. After graduating from art school, Pilkey began his career as an illustrator. In 1997, he published his breakout work, "The Paper Bag Princess," a feminist fairy tale that has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. He also created the popular "Captain Underpants" series, a humorous adventure about two fourth-graders who transform their principal into a superhero. Pilkey's books have received numerous awards, including the California Young Reader Medal, the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award, and the Newbery Medal. They have been praised for their creativity, humor, and positive messages about self-acceptance and empathy. Pilkey continues to write and illustrate beloved children's books, inspiring young readers with his unique blend of wit and imagination.

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