[1,601] Dan's Epiphany

I attempted to write a story about a month ago, and have been working on it intermittently after getting a few reviews. I'm still new to writing, but was just starting to get into it as a hobby. Here, I've made an attempt at writing a short story from a kid's perspective. I appreciate any criticism on the plot, pacing, characterization or use of language.

Dan's Epiphany

Here's the critique I made -- I tried my best to pick the story apart, but I don't know if it's necessarily a good one. I hope it makes sense.

The Forest