This is a "boy's bible" and if you are looking for something that is rough and tumble for the young guy(s) in your life, this is a great bible to use.

Like the "Faithgirlz" counterpart, the "NIV Boys Bible" is geared for boys, ages 8-13(ish), and filled with devotionals, biblical facts, all in a hardcover case that can take a tumble and yet durable at the same time.

Filled with the following:

* Introductions to each book of the Bible

* Hundreds of highlighted verses worth memorizing

* What's the Big Deal?-Need-to-know biblical stories and people

* Check It Out-Interesting and fun facts about Bible times and characters

* Grossology-Gross and gory stuff they never knew was in the Bible

* Makin' It Real-Help for applying Bible stories to their everyday lives

This bible makes a great gift that appeals for boys who are looking for something, well, boyish to carry to church. For my son, this was "the bible", that he is attached to; It's colorful, eye-catching and just it appeals to the things that boys like.

To the best of my knowledge, there isn't a different translation or cover available for this bible, but you'll find, like I did, that it definitely holds up well and unless you want to get a cover for it, the bible holds up very well on its own.

Due to everyone being familiar with the NIV translation, there's not really a need to go into the translation itself, since it is well known enough to speak for itself, but what makes the bible appealing is its target audience.

Boys will love this.

The "NIV Boys Bible" has enough "extras" to keep them going back and learning about God's word at the same time.

So...really....if you are looking for a book that is going to encourage boys to check out God's word...this bible will do just the job.

***Special thanks to Rick Roberson of The B&B Media Group for sending me a review copy.***