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Saints is told from the perspective of a nameless Chinese orphan girl, who is finally adopted and given the name Vibiana by a Christian community. ![]() Boxers follows Little Bao, a Chinese peasant boy, as he becomes part of the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists. Both works, about the Boxer Rebellion in China, take place at the end of the 19th century. ![]() Boxers and Saints, a graphic novel set by Gene Luen Yang, includes two graphic novels that can be read together or as standalone works. ![]() ![]() Paul Tripp skillfully applies the Scriptures to parenting teens. This book will help you deepen communication, learn and grow with your teenagers.Īge of Opportunity A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens From his opening challenge, to his guidance on setting godly goals, to his practical strategies for parenting teens, Paul Tripp has given parents a book they will identify with. 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