Bach et Bottine

by Bernadette Renaud

Quand on a dix ans et… une mouffette, comment se faire adopter par un oncle solitaire qui se croit musicien ? Fanny ne connaissait pas de recettes. Elle est simplement arrivée avec ses bagages, son rire et l’amour des animaux. Et tout a commencé…Ce roman s’inspire du scénario du film Bach et Bottine, de la même auteure, réalisé par André Melançon et produit par Les Productions La Fête.

207 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1986

About the author

Bernadette Renaud est active dans la vie littéraire depuis longtemps. Écrivaine et scénariste, son nom apparaît autant sur des couvertures de livres qu'à l'intérieur de collectifs pédagogiques ou au générique d'émissions de télévision pour enfants et même au générique d'un film !

Née en Estrie, Bernadette Renaud a ensuite vécu à Waterloo. Elle a été tour à tour assistante-bibliothécaire, enseignante au primaire puis secrétaire-administrative. Elle plonge finalement dans son rêve d'enfance: écrire un livre et elle en obtiendra deux prix. À la suite de ce succès, elle publie assidûment et dans toutes les sphères de la littérature, autant pour la jeunesse que pour adultes.

Le film Bach et Bottine, dont elle a écrit le scénario, le roman et le texte du disque, a remporté dix-huit prix dans des festivals internationaux. Il a été doublé en huit langues et sous-titré en dix-sept langues. Elle a aussi écrit quatre épisodes du populaire feuilleton pour la jeunesse Watatatow et collaboré aux émissions Klimbo et Michou & Pilo, à Radio-Canada. Elle a aussi participé à de nombreux jurys littéraires ainsi qu'à un jury international de cinéma jeunesse, en France.

Parallèlement à sa création incessante et diversifiée, Bernadette Renaud effectue de nombreuses animations dans les écoles, de la maternelle à la 5e secondaire, tout en rencontrant son public adulte dans des bibliothèques ou par le biais de conférences. Elle a ainsi rejoint son public à travers le Québec et le Canada, de même que lors de quelques tournées en Europe et aux États-Unis. L'auteure est aussi devenue aquarelliste et présente régulièrement des expositions en solo tout en participant à des expositions collectives.

Reviews

[Wowie.Zowie · Rating 1 out of 5]

So boring. One of the worst books I've read.

[Sea Island · Rating 1 out of 5]

Extremely boring. It's cute but for a book it's a waste of time.

[:0 · Rating 1 out of 5]

trash 'nough said

[Yeet · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was BORING

[Marrow Thieves · Rating 1 out of 5]

fanny is annoying as fuck. she is an ungrateful little shit and complains all the time. that's why your parents are dead sis 😂

[Ahed · Rating 1 out of 5]

As an avid reader with a penchant for diverse literature, I approached "Bach and Bottine" with high expectations, intrigued by the promise of an engaging narrative set against the backdrop of classical music. Unfortunately, my experience with this book left much to be desired, and I find myself compelled to articulate my disappointment.

First and foremost, the characters within "Bach and Bottine" lacked depth and development. Rather than being multidimensional beings with complex motivations and personalities, they felt like mere caricatures, thinly sketched and devoid of substance. Even the titular characters, Bach and Bottine, failed to evoke any genuine empathy or interest, rendering the story devoid of emotional resonance.

Moreover, the plotline of "Bach and Bottine" meandered aimlessly, lacking cohesion and direction. Instead of a compelling narrative arc that builds tension and intrigue, the storyline felt disjointed and haphazardly constructed. Transitions between scenes were abrupt and jarring, leaving me feeling disconnected from the overarching plot.

Furthermore, the prose itself was uninspired and lackluster. Rather than transporting me to the enchanting world of classical music, the writing style felt pedestrian and mundane. Descriptions were often superficial, failing to evoke the sensory richness and vivid imagery that are essential components of immersive storytelling.

Additionally, I found the dialogue in "Bach and Bottine" to be stilted and unnatural. Characters (especially Fanny) engaged in exchanges that felt forced and contrived, lacking the authenticity and organic flow of genuine conversation. As a result, I struggled to suspend my disbelief and immerse myself in the dialogue-driven aspects of the narrative.

In conclusion, "Bach and Bottine" fell far short of my expectations, failing to deliver the compelling storytelling and engaging characters that were promised. While the premise held potential, the execution left much to be desired, ultimately resulting in a forgettable reading experience.

[Fanny · Rating 1 out of 5]

Fanny is ungrateful as fuck. He is autistic and i think the skunk is a retard. The only good thing about this book is the cube rubix. Im glad her parents died and i burned my copie of the book. I used the five finger rule on this book and i need like 25 now. I read this book and now i want to kill myself

[Joel Mellinea · Rating 1 out of 5]

lmao haven't even read it haha. still shit absolute ass. fanny sounds like a autistic fuckwad. i fucking hate skunks. i hope they hang themselves. absolute, shit. i hope this book gets banned from every educational platform and school. If you're mad then, cope + mald + seeth+ ratio. there are over 7000 languages and I chose to speak facts. if ur mad then kys.

[Meghan Rocks]

i think this book was absolute garbage and that Fanny should kill herself now. She is such an autistic 2 year old in the body of a 6 year old and complains about everything whenn there are people out there who dont have a home. I hope fanny dies like her parents. I love Jean claude.

[The Rock]

This book made me want to jump off a bridge. I would rather read fucking moby dick then this. Fanny is a retarded shit and im glad her parents died. I hope in the sequal she kills herself.

[Casey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok so the book wasn't as bad as I said it was. I liked the way it ended, it was pretty good. Though it was in French, I still liked it. I'm also happy that I won't have to take French next year; the course is just too much. Anyways, I liked this book, even though most of the parts I didn't quite understand.

Overall: 3/5 stars

[Priscilla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very cute, feel-good story. As Fanny would say: "BLEEEEEEUUUUUUU"...(or something like that)

[Céline Lemire · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vraiment belle histoire!!! Le film est très bien fait aussi !!