The Loneliest Muse: A Novel [Paperback]

Tyger Dacosta (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2002

HOPE faces the greatest challenge a Muse could ever know, she lacks a talent in which to inspire others. HOPE had thought she had done her best to keep her secret from her sisters but she knew that once her sister DELPHI the Muse Of Prophecy became aware of her dilemma, the rest of the Muse's would learn soon enough. HOPE knew they were concerned for her, being the youngest only 200 years old, they all felt a sense of responsibility to take care of her and offer advice when needed. HOPE knew her sisters loved her but then why did they tell her she had to leave the island? HOPE knew the answer to that already because CLIO the Muse of History said that, if she was to have any chance in fulfilling her destiny there was no other way but that she would not go alone. CLIO explained that the golden swan boat was able to take her to where she was needed the most but it is HOPE's responsibility in securing her destiny and only when she has accomplished that, will she be able to return to the Island of Leisha. HOPE bravely did as her sisters asked and as she boarded the swan boat, she faced forward and asked the boat to take her to where she was needed most. HOPE did not realize, that her life already started to change the moment she boarded the boat. As sunset fast approached, HOPE could only wonder where the swan boat was taking her.

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About the Author

Tyger B. Dacosta was born in San-Jose California and given up for adoption at birth. Raised by adoptive parents, his new family never understood his need for writing. Like the heroes in his books, Tyger believes in happy-endings. While living in San Francisco and with the help of a friend, one of his dreams was about to come true. Tyger found his biological family and was reunited with them soon after. Tyger enjoys working on childrens issues and has spoken at the Legislature on Adoption. He hopes to adopt a child one day and is currently working on five more books: THE DRAGON PRINCE, CAT'S-EYE, THE CATERPILLAR PRINCESS, THE LITTLEST GIANT and THE BLUE DJINN. Tyger currently resides in San Jose.

Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (January 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595215866
• ISBN-13: 978-0595215867
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,526,056 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not the best book for children, September 2, 2002

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J. Williams "The Greater Ape" (Oakland, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Loneliest Muse: A Novel (Paperback)

The story of MUSE is cute, a little simplistic and very much on the level of a young child, but sadly, the writing style is very overwrought, using very little punctuation and seemingly random rules of grammar.
It is more like a high school free form writing assignment gone awry than an actual novel and the writer would do well with a strong editor.
I don't think this is the best example of the type of writing we would like small children to encounter. It will at best be confusing and at worst lead to poor writing habits amongst the younger ones.

1.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't get past the grammar mistakes, February 29, 2008

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Melanie Rose (Philadelphia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Loneliest Muse: A Novel (Paperback)

Call me picky but I just could not get through this book. Yes the premise was cute but it boggled my mind that all of the names were capitalized, there were serious grammar and style issues, and there was no spacing between paragraphs making the book look like one very long first chapter. It is an editor's nightmare. A word of caution for anyone who is dyslexic (like me) this was a very difficult read visually.

4.0 out of 5 stars great story for children, January 3, 2003

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bruche (Hollywood, Calif) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Loneliest Muse: A Novel (Paperback)

THE LONELIEST MUSE is a cute story about several misfits finding a place to belong to, in a world that does not understand those differences that makes them special.
Though not perfect in editing<which can always be corrected> it still teaches us a vital lesson, its ok to be different. I was appalled by Ms. Graingers lack of understanding, especially by a teacher, who critiques people for painting beyond the box.
IGGY's use of contractions represents the doubts we all feel: can't, won't and couldn't. To accuse the writer as well as target his style on other book sites as well, shows that the educators need to be educated first before they can truly teach that which they learn.
Hopefully Ms. Graingers class is allowed to paint outside the box, rather than in such a confined space. Hurray for differences. Maybe those who critique should attempt to take the step these brave writers do and allow others to read something they have written and maybe then they will understand or at least be more compassionate in their words.
I look forward to reading more about THE LONELIEST MUSE as well as look forward to Ms. Graingers first book.