
The great bullocky race
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1984
A young boy named Pip trains his bullock, Daisy, for a race in rural Australia.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril occurs during the bullock race and a bushfire.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
A bushfire creates a scary situation for Pip and Daisy.
No occult themes or witchcraft are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story promotes a positive, rural Australian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePip shows courage in training Daisy and facing challenges.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Pip's love for his bullock Daisy is a central theme.
Pip learns about perseverance and responsibility.
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