Believe It or Knot
What would you do if a tree started talking to you?When nine-year-old Beau Johnson learns that his Navy family is moving from California to Florida, his perfect world suddenly feels anything but perfect.
Leaving behind his friends, his neighborhood, and everything familiar is harder than he ever imagined.Then Beau meets Knot.Hidden among the trees in his new community, Knot is no ordinary tree.
Wise, funny, and surprisingly insightful, he becomes Beau's closest confidant during a season of change and uncertainty.
But convincing anyone else that Knot is real proves nearly impossible.As Beau faces the challenges of a new school, struggles to fit in, discovers new friendships, and begins to see the world through different eyes, Knot teaches him lessons about courage, kindness, perspective, and what truly matters.In this heartwarming middle-grade novel, readers will discover:A memorable friendship between a boy and a talking treeValuable lessons about resilience and adapting to changeThemes of family, belonging, and personal growthHumor, adventure, and heartfelt momentsEncouragement to see wonder in everyday lifeA story that sparks imagination while nurturing empathyPerfect for readers ages 8–12, Believe It or Knot is an uplifting story that reminds us that friendship can appear in the most unexpected places—and that sometimes believing is the first step toward discovering something extraordinary.A charming, imaginative tale about growing up, finding your place, and learning to believe in possibilities.