Mekatoni, small, thin and quiet has to prove to his school friends that he is not a timid mouse. His friends dare him to spend a night alone on the 'Hill of Death'. He is challenged and scared during the night by strange noises and his wild imagination. Experience the scary atmosphere and unexpected events that happen in this exciting adventure story with a surprise ending that reveals fascinating information about an ancient African civilization. Both boys and girls can read this book themselves guided by the colourful pictures and simple text. Readers can find out what difficult words mean in the glossary. Teachers and parents alike can use the varied questions at the back of this Read for Tomorrow reader to discover how well the book was understood.