Make quick decisions to escape Nero and the Great Fire in Book 2 of Kathryn Butler’s interactive series, The Lamplight.
Pacing around a dusty museum with your cousin, Lusi, you can’t imagine a more boring summer vacation. Then, you spot an ancient oil lamp with a fascinating inscription. Its mysterious blue light transports you and Lusi to Ancient Rome, just before the start of the Great Fire. Where the story goes next is up to you.
In this immersive novel, the reader is the protagonist. Each suspenseful chapter ends with two or three courses of action. Kids choose one and see where the story takes them. Bible verses throughout reassure children that, whether the outcome of their decision is good or bad, God is with them. As readers confront gladiators, prison cells, and the reign of the evil Emperor Nero, they’ll learn how to apply biblical wisdom and rely on God’s grace along the way.
Escape from Rome is the second book in the Lamplight series, written by Kathryn Butler. Each immersive novel teaches kids how to make choices inspired by the truth of Scripture. With a variety of story combinations, children will love reading and rereading this unique book.
| Age range: | 8+ |
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| Contributors | Kathryn Butler |
| ISBN | 9781433599620 |
| Format | Paperback |
| First published | July 2026 |
| Dimensions | 114mm x 178mm x 20mm |
| Weight | 0.20 kg |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 232 |
| Publisher | Crossway |
Reader Beware: Peril Lies Ahead! Kathryn Butler has written a fast-paced adventure story that introduces brave readers to profound truths about the Christian quest. In Escape from Rome foolish choices often lead to sorrow, and wise choices sometimes yield feasts and joyful reunions. Just like in life, though, circumstances can also spiral beyond the chooser’s control—for good or ill. And sometimes the miracles of redemption and forgiveness intervene, both where they are sought and where they are least expected. Whatever perils you face as you battle lions, gladiators, and flames in these pages, dear reader, you can trust your character’s fate in the hands of this gifted storyteller who points all endings to the sovereignty and love of God.
The Lamplight Series captures all the adventure and excitement of the ‘choose-your-own’ books we loved as children yet thoughtfully remains grounded in a biblical worldview. Readers will return again and again to explore new paths, carefully considering how each choice shapes the outcome. A thrilling and delightful read!
You open this book and are pulled right into a fun and exciting decide-as-you-go adventure by Kathryn Butler. What do you do next? If you want to travel to ancient Rome, come face-to-maw with lions, feel the heat of the Great Fire, and pray with persecuted Christians for God’s deliverance, turn to the next page! Book 2 in the Lamplight Series delivers another fast-paced story with deep biblical truths for kids.
