Levi Johnson and the Hollow Tree Trials

Author: Swinton Taylor
Genre: Children's Book
Pages: 16
Release Date: November 15, 2025
Publisher: Self-Published

Levi Johnson knows the woods behind his house like the back of his hand – or so he thought. Everything changes the day he discovers a wooden-planked door in the trunk of the Hollow Tree. To his surprise, he’s greeted there by an unlikely guide: Mr. William Hogg, an owl who never quite explains what he’s up to. Each time Levi returns to the Hollow Tree, he’s swept into an adventure full of magic, danger, laughter, and wonder. Nature becomes his teacher, and every trial pushes him to grow in his understanding of God.

Told in the humorous, rambling voice of a twelve-year-old Southern boy, this series of short stories will captivate the imagination of children of all ages while delivering meaningful, faith-filled truth along the way.

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Reviewer: Connie Porter Saunders

Adventure, fantasy, and lessons in faith. This book is great for young readers who love adventure and fantasy, but it’s also an enjoyable teaching tool!

Levi Johnson meets Mr. William Hogg, a talking owl, in Chapter 1, and in Chapter 2, Levi is introduced to the Mighty Oak after going through a mysterious door in a very large tree trunk near his home. Three talking trees remind Levi that being big or mighty doesn’t always make one the strongest. Deep roots are the secret to strength, and strong roots are dependent on faith and trust in one’s Master.

Her imaginative use of a talking owl, talking trees, and an adventurous young boy provides author Swinton Taylor the perfect opportunity to share an inspiring faith message with children ages 8-14. 

I, myself, enjoyed Levi Johnson and the Hollow Tree Trials: The Mighty Oak, and look forward to Levi’s next adventure! 

I received a complimentary copy courtesy of the author through Interviews & Reviews for my honest opinion.

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