{"product_id":"the-hunt-for-the-kraken-volume-1-a-decide-as-you-go-adventure-the-lamplight-series-book-1-9781433599590","title":"The Hunt for the Kraken, Volume 1: A Decide-As-You-Go Adventure (the Lamplight Series Book 1)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKids Choose the Course of This Fast-Paced Sea Voyage, the First Interactive Novel from Kathryn Butler's the Lamplight Series\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne minute you're fishing on a lazy day in Massachusetts. Suddenly, it's the 18th century and you find yourself aboard the whaleship \u003cem\u003eValiant\u003c\/em\u003e, manned by a greedy pirate named Blackviper and his crew. Their quest: find the mysterious sea monster, the Kraken. Where the story goes next is up to you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this immersive novel, the reader is the protagonist. Each suspenseful chapter ends with two or three courses of action, and kids choose one and see where the story takes them. Bible verses throughout reassure readers that, whether the outcome of their decision is good or bad, God is with them. As kids have fun steering the crew through raging storms, cannon fire, and giant sea creatures, they'll also learn how to apply biblical wisdom and rely on God's grace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hunt for the Kraken\u003c\/em\u003e is the first 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInteractive Story Format: \u003c\/strong\u003e Told from the second-person point of view, this decide-as-you-go adventure puts the reader in the middle of the action\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEducational and Scripture-Based: \u003c\/strong\u003e The story and related Bible verses teach kids to navigate decisions around obeying parents, helping others, resolving conflict, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFun Book for Ages 8-12: \u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for lower middle-grade readers and their families to enjoy together\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBook 1 of the Lamplight Series: \u003c\/strong\u003e Written by Kathryn Butler, creator of the Dream Keeper Saga\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kathryn Butler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Crossway\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.02h x 4.50w x 0.72d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781433599590\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKathryn Butler\u003c\/strong\u003e is a trauma surgeon turned writer and homeschooling mom, who writes regularly for the Gospel Coalition, desiringGod.org, and other platforms on faith, medicine, and the power of great stories. She's the author of many books, including the Dream Keeper Saga, a middle-grade fantasy series with Christian themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Kathryn Butler \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47712234242205,"sku":"9781433599590","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_7ece9865-7f24-448e-9d09-8da4df679ecf.jpg?v=1773172192","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-hunt-for-the-kraken-volume-1-a-decide-as-you-go-adventure-the-lamplight-series-book-1-9781433599590","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}