Brantford Expositor
July 2008

Run Like Jager is a superb novel that will appeal to parents and grandparents as well as teens. Read more


Prairie Fire
Run Like Jäger is Karen Bass's first novel. As an adult reader, I particularly liked the historical aspect and the German viewpoint before and during the war. I'll watch for more writing from this author. Read more...


CM Magazine
June 27, 2008

Bass presents this story with clarity and compassion, drawing the reader in through Kurt's curiosity and pain to an understanding of the real meaning of courage and cowardice. Read more...


Quill & Quire
June 2008

Bass’s novel is thoughtful and solidly written. It offers an interesting alternative to the books about the Second World War and the Holocaust from the perspectives of the victors and the persecuted. Read more...


Grande Prairie Ink
May 5, 2008

I was surprised by how much historical information I learned from this novel. Bass’s description and storytelling ability made me want to travel to Germany, and learn more about this time period. I’m sure her story may provoke an interest in others as well. Read more...


Booklist
May 1, 2008

Bass tells an absorbing war story...she also weaves engaging banter and familiar coming-of-age themes around a cast of multi-faceted characters in two different eras. [A] fine debut. Read more...