The Red Flag realistically tells the good and the bad of a pirate’s life, which encapsulates the research put into this novel. This brave ten-year-old was not the only piece out of order in his life, but she was also the last hope for his humanity. As a pirate he was fierce, as a friend he was faithful, but as a savior he was sailing on uncharted seas. Little did he know the influence she would have on his life.

The choices he made along the way though were his own, and keeping young Alice alive was one of the best decisions he ever made. His father was a pirate, and Stephen blamed him for his troubles.

The Red Flag by Julia Maiola takes the life of one Captain Stephen Boswell and spins a tale about how he ended up in the life he despised. Reviewed by Peggy Jo Wipf for Readers' Favorite Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free.