Two Weeks with the Queen

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What is Two Weeks with the Queen about?

Colin Mudford is determined to save his seriously ill brother, Luke. When doctors in Australia cannot make him better, Colin travels to London to stay with relatives and searches for the world’s best cancer specialist. Convinced that the Queen can help, he sets out to meet her. Along the way, Colin encounters unexpected friendship, prejudice and difficult truths about illness, love and loss. Told with warmth and humour, his extraordinary quest shows how courage can grow in the hardest circumstances.

About the author

Morris Gleitzman is a popular author from Australia who writes funny and thoughtful books for children. He is best known for his 'Once' series, which follows the adventures of a brave boy named Felix. Morris's stories often mix humour with heart, making them favourites for young readers around the world.