Going Bovine
by Libba Bray
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
A teenage girl discovers she might be a time-traveling cow and embarks on a surreal journey to save the world.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome mild romantic tension and kissing occur between characters.
There are some instances of mild peril and conflict.
Characters use some moderate profanity.
There are some irreverent comments about religion.
A character mentions struggling with depression.
A character expresses suicidal ideation briefly.
Some surreal and unsettling imagery may be present.
There are vague references to spiritual or mystical elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The narrative questions reality and societal norms.
There are some dismissive comments about religious figures.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in facing the absurd.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship and loyalty are present themes.
Some moments of understanding and acceptance occur.
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