The Mystery of the Forever Weekend

by Lisa Thompson, Gregg Lowe (narrator)

Cory is coming to dread having the Sunday Scaries. The kids at school are picking on him because of his cheesy daytime TV presenter father and he's struggling with lessons. Ahead of a Monday comprising a maths test and another lonely lunchbreak, 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 re-watch his favourite football team win a big match and have pizza for dinner, do-over some less brilliant things, plus play the lottery to win!

But Cory soon gets frustrated with being stuck in this time loop – he may win the lottery, but the next day never arrives when he can spend the money. He must break the curse and return to normality – but how?

Genres: Middle Grade, Childrens

Audible Audio

Published May 1, 2024

About the author

This is the disambiguation profile for otherwise unseparated authors publishing as Lisa Thompson

See also:
Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy
Lisa Thompson, author of multiple early readers
Lisa Thompson, author of Fleeced!
Lisa Thompson, author of Citizenship and Social Movements

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.

[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.

[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'.