The Mystery of the Forever Weekend

by Lisa Thompson

Cory dreads Sunday evenings. It's school the next day, where a bully is picking on him and he's struggling to keep up in class. The night before a Monday that will include a maths test and another lonely lunch break, Cory wishes that the weekend would never end... and when he wakes up the next day, time has reset itself to Sunday morning. This is amazing! He can lounge about all day watching TV, have pizza for dinner over and over again and play the lottery knowing which numbers will win big!

But Cory soon longs for life to move on - can he break the time loop and bring the forever weekend to a close?

Genres: Middle Grade, Childrens

317 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 11, 2024

Reviews

[Mrs Walsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

There nothing better than opening a Lisa Thompson book and just being instantly drawn in to her amazing worlds. I was pulled in from the very beginning falling in love with Cory and his dad Dennis. This was full of fun’s and laughter. As always Lisa is able to intwine some sensitive topics while making them open to all. Just another amazing book to add to her collection.

[Kiara Oktavia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished The Mystery of the Forever Weekend by Lisa Thompson. It’s a children’s book, but I absolutely loved it.

What stayed with me most was Cory. I found it genuinely disturbing to put myself in his shoes—to feel what it’s like to be bullied, stuck, and dreading the return to the classroom. Despite everything he goes through, he remains kind and caring toward the people around him, which made me admire him even more.
This may be a kids’ book, but it explores loneliness, friendship, and resilience in a way that feels very real. I enjoyed it tremendously and would recommend it to readers of any age.

[LudmilaM · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 stars. Cory relives one day over and over again, in order to set things right. Doesn’t it reflect on reality a little, that we tent to make the same mistake or seemingly "relive" the same situations, until we realize what is behind them & set things right? Very well written, engaging, interestingly fleshed out palpable characters, moving, thought-provoking and heart warming, this was a wonderful read. Highly recommended.

[Kim Hart · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed listening to this book on Bolinda audio. The Groundhog Day vibe didn’t feel overwhelming or underwhelming - it was the perfect mix of the same day repeating but with different adventures and problems to solve. Loved the developing friendship of Cory and Agatha.
Lisa Thompson’s writing and Gregg Lowe’s narration were both stellar.

[Kara Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

My daughter and I read this together. We both very much enjoyed the story. The suspense every time we began a new chapter kept us hooked. The main character, Cory, relives the same day over and over again and needs to figure out how to get Monday to come. Cory's character development from the start to the end is heart-warming. Recommend for ages 8 plus.

[Paul Warren · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very clever story. Cory relives the same day over and over and in that time, we learn to feel for Cory and his dad. After righting a few wrongs, everyone is able to move forward again and the spell is broken.

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Groundhog Day for Cory. He escapes it with the help of Agatha and a new perspective. Lisa Thompson is the queen of this sort of MG fiction; this book doesn’t dethrone her, but it isn’t my favourite.

[Simon Packham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lisa Thompson is probably my favourite children's writer. I'm in awe of her skill.

[Susan Winfield · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars. Delightful. Satisfying ending. A great kids' take on 'Groundhog Day'.

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

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