"Sorely Trying Day" by Russell Hoban follows the story of a fictional character named Mr. J. D. S. Hodge, who experiences a series of absurd and humorous events as he navigates a particularly challenging day in his life. The narrative explores themes of frustration, resilience, and the interplay between imagination and reality. Hodge’s encounters with various eccentric characters and situations highlight the surreal nature of modern existence, as he grapples with the mundane and the extraordinary. Through wit and whimsy, Hoban captures the essence of human experience, making the reader reflect on the trials and tribulations of everyday life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Beginning-To-Read, New York Review Children's Collection .

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by The New York Review of Books, Inc .

Russell Hoban was born in Pennsylvania in 1925. He went to art school before serving in World War II and was a freelance illustrator eight years before taking up full-time writing. His many works of fiction and poetry for both adults and children have won him many awards. The Mouse and his Child has been hailed as one of the great children's classics of the twentieth century.