The story about to be told is about a subject that is impacting our civilization even today. A subject that is surprising to Americans, considering our resources are more than abundant. This subject is world hunger. The story takes place in Liberia, a harsh and withered country in Africa. The lands are dry, the crops unfertile, and the livestock is affected by the malnourishment as well. The land is dead, and its people are dying. The protagonist is a young Liberian boy by the name of (roughly translated) Riliay. He is five years old and is terribly malnourished. …