"Exploring what it's like to be a kid, this series' stories are told through the eyes of Rita, a short, dark-haired eight-year-old who has to deal with all of the issues pertaining to her age-- family, friends, and school-- and she often travels the world with her Uncle Daniel. Rita is with Uncle Daniel on an archaeological expedition in Libya when one of the members of the group is bitten by a snake. Without any medicine on hand to tend to the wounded man, they're forced to find the black stone, a natural remedy. In search of the mysterious stone, Rita and Uncle Daniel set off on an exciting trip through Africa during which they run across mercenaries, witch doctors, and people more dangerous than the fearsome animals."--www.alibris.com.
