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When Luke gets cancer it seems to Colin that it is just another way of his little brother trying to get attention. But when Colin is sent to England he hatches a plot that will really make his mum and dad sit up and take notice. If he can just get to the Queen to ask if he can borrow the best doctor in the country then all will be well.
Two Weeks With the Queen is a delight from beginning to end, and brilliantly combines comedy and tragedy as Colin embarks on his hilarious mission. The reluctance of adults to discuss Luke's illness is incredibly well observed, and Colin's dream of resolving his family's problems and becoming the hero of the piece is dealt with so tenderly amid the laugh-out-loud comedy that it is nigh on impossible not to shed a tear. A brilliant book from Australia's best-loved children's author. --Susan Harrison --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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When Colin's brother Luke becomes seriously ill with leukemia, he is determined to get the best help possible. He's sent to stay with relatives in London and works to go to the very top - the Queen first and, failing her, the best cancer doctor in the world. He is helped by a young man whose partner is dying of Aids - the ending cannot be happy, but is joyous in a way because it offers comfort and truth. The story is told with a wonderfully humorous touch.
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The Queen looked out across the Mudfords' living room and wished everyone a happy Christmas. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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The Queen looked out across the Mudfords' living room and wished everyone a happy Christmas. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Two Weeks with the Queen is a wondeful piece of children's literature. It has a wonderful way of presenting issues which would normally be difficult to deal with. Colin, who's brother has been diagnosed with cancer, is certainly a character who children and adults alike can warm to and empathise with. The real emotions dealt with in the book brought laughter as well as tears. The adventures of Colin in London prove to be hysterical and also the quest which which leads him there is thought provoking. The ending of the book leaves the reader with a sense of hope for Colin and for his family but maybe not in the predictable way which people expect. The friends that Colin make in London show the reader that in this big world, there are people who will take a little time to help others even when they are in times need themselves. It gives the reader a restored faith in the goodness and kindness of the human race. Definitely well worth a read.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This book is quite simply one of the best stories I've ever read - whether that's written for children or for adults. Morris Gleitzman is an outstanding storyteller - he is expert at balancing serious issues with the need to make the story enjoyable and up-beat. The story is very sad - the hero's brother is dying and he's determined to find a cure. I had harboured hopes of reading this to my class, but as I couldn't even read it in my head without blubbing hopelessly there's no chance of reading it aloud to anyone! What I love about this story is that even though it has a very sad theme it is so outrageously funny that as much as I cried I also chuckled and snorted. I would certainly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good read with pathos, humour and a feisty hero who never gives up.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Colin lives with his brother, Luke and his parents in Australia. It's christmas and Colin gets some horrible brown school shoes, where as Luke gaets what he wanted, he also gets hurt and has to go to hospital. Colin has to stay with family over in England while his parents look after luke at the hospital.
Colin is a really good character. Firstly he is upset about not getting what he wanted for christmas. He is very upset about Luke having to go to hospital but copes with it really well. Having to stay with his auntie and uncle is pretty boring but finds loads of things to do.
Th language in the book is mostly things we can understand. Austrailians slang is often used. Jokes are used but most of them are serious things anden't things to laugh about.
My favourite bit is when Luke and Colin are playing cricket in the hospital. They had bed pans and lots of hospital equipment as wickets, balls and bats. I also like the fact that Colin is always thinkling as ideas to help his younger brother Luke.
I recommend this book for people at the age of 11-13 years. It was one of the best books I've read this year
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Great Young Adult Read
Morris Gleitzman is a very succesful children's author from Australia. I read his novel 'Then' a couple of years ago and was very moved by the writing. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Lincs Reader
Trainee teachers interpretation
I chose to read this book as the title sounded interesting and it had good comments from people who had already read the book, describing it as funny, moving, wise and exciting. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Miss Rose
Excellent!
This is a brilliant book and it is often studied in schools for that very reason. Yes, it deals with homosexuality but in a very sensitive way. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Lady Black
very very sad
I must have read TWO WEEKS WITH THE QUEEN about 6 years ago now (I was about 10) and where I might have forgotten details of the plot and the names of some of the characters it's... Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2006 by theshortmad1wivmessyhair
A good Read
Two weeks with the queen is an exelent book! I can remember reading this book at school and it was an amazing read.
I recomend this book to anyone at the age of 11-16years.
I recomend this book to anyone at the age of 11-16years.
Published on 27 Feb 2006
iIt is a brilliant book
Two Weeks With The Queen Two Weeks With The Queen is an exelent book and a very exiting read,I thourugly engoyed it although there were a fiew sad parts. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2000
this book is the best its ace
The story is about a boy called Collin and hisbrother has cancer,and one day about christmas time luke(collins brother)faintsandget's rushed into hospital. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2000
This book is an exellent book
Two with the queen is about a boy called 'Collin' who's brother 'Luke' has got CANCER. Collin has to go to London to stay at his aunt's house. He sets off to try and find a cure. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2000
This is the best book I,ve ever read
Colin lives with his brother Luke and his mum and dad. It is christmas and Colin gets some brown school shoes but Colin is jelous because his brother got what he wanted. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2000
This is a very emotional story and I really enjoyed it.
Two weeks with the Queen. Two weeks with the queen is a very exciting story and while reading it you always bump into different surprises. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2000
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