Synopsis Using the example of Jesus from Luke 2:52 as its guide, The NIV 252 Bible shows boys ages 8-12 how to be deeper, stronger, smarter and cooler. Description "The 2:52 Boys? Bible, NIV is the ?ultimate manual? designed for boys ages 8 to 12. Based on Luke 2:52: ?And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men,? this Bible focuses on the four primary areas of growth highlighted in the Scripture to help boys become more like Jesus mentally, physically, spiritually, and socially?smarter, stronger, deeper, and cooler. The 2:52 Track that takes boys through the Bible. Each reading highlights people, stories, and Scriptures that help boys grow towards maturity and manhood. Additional features include: � Make It Stick: Special entry spaces for everything from fun doodles and sketches to quick responses to the text � Get a Load of This: Interesting and sometimes humorous facts about the Bible, Bible times, and Bible characters � Gross!: Gross facts and gory facts in the Bible