Welcome.You have reached the home page of YA author, Karen Bass. My first teen novel, Run Like Jäger ( Coteau Books, 2008), now has a shelf-mate. Summer of Fire was released in October (2009).
Deborah Kerbel, author of Girl on the Other Side, says of Summer of Fire: " Karen Bass has written a compelling tale for young adults with Summer of Fire. In this book, two teenage girls from vastly different backgrounds tell their stories from alternating points of view. For me, Garda's story was especially poignant, as she comes to symbolize the desperation, helplessness and social ostracism felt by millions during World War II. Powerful, haunting, and evocative - I recommend this book! "
Gillian Chan, author of The Turning, says
of Run Like Jäger:
For reviews of Run Like Jäger, go
to Books. |
What's New: Summer of Fire news: Is a Gold Medal winner, IPPY Awards, YA Fiction, 2010 Is an Honour Book, Paterson Prize for Books for Young People, 2010 Has been reviewed by Rhiannon on her blog, The Diary of a Bookworm. She says, "Karen Bass has woven the story of two troubled teenagers, in different times but the same city, together in a very engrossing way." Read the whole review here.
| The Books:
Summer of Fire is available to order on the following sites: Del is about to have the worst summer of her life. To find out why, read the first two chapters of her story.  Winner, CAA Exporting Alberta Award
Winner, CHSBC Reader's Choice Award Silver Medal for YA, Independent Publishers Honourable Mention for YA, ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Run Like Jäger is available for purchase on the following sites: |
Thanks for stopping by,
Karen Bass