![]() ![]() Bray's surreal humor may surprise fans of her historical fantasies about Gemma Doyle, as she trains her satirical eye on modern education, American materialism and religious cults (the smoothie-drinking members of the Church of Everlasting Satisfaction and Snack 'N' Bowl). Libba Bray is an American author of Young Adult novels, including the books A Great and Terrible Beauty, Rebel Angels, The Sweet Far Thing and Going Bovine. ![]() ![]() Either way, what readers have is an absurdist comedy in which Cameron, Gonzo (a neurotic dwarf) and Balder (a Norse god cursed to appear as a yard gnome) go on a quixotic road trip during which they learn about string theory, wormholes and true love en route to Disney World. What takes place after he is hospitalized is either that a gorgeous angel persuades him to search for a cure that will also save the world, or that he has a vivid hallucination brought on by the disease. Cameron is a 16-year-old high school student with one thing on his. Then something happens to make him the focus of his family's attention: he contracts mad cow disease. 'Going Bovine' By Libby Bray Delacorte, 496 pages, 17.99 A rowdy adventure tale from the author of the Gemma Doyle Trilogy. See search resultsfor this author Libba Bray(Author) 4.5 out of 5 stars180 ratings See all formats and editions Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. ![]() Cameron Smith, 16, is slumming through high school, overshadowed by a sister “pre-majoring in perfection,” while working (ineptly) at the Buddha Burger. Going Bovine Paperback 28 September 2010 by Libba Bray (Author) Visit Amazons Libba Bray Page Find all the books, read about the author, and more. ![]()
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