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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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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Morris Gleitzman, born in Lincolnshire, moved to Australia when a teenager. He worked as a paperboy, a shelf-stacker, a frozen chicken de-froster, an assistant to a fashion designer and more, before taking a degree in Professional Writing at Canberra College and becoming a writer. He has written for TV, stage, newspapers and magazines but is best-known for his hugely successful children's books. He lives in Melbourne.
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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.
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By Aria-May
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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.
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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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Published 15 days ago by Mr Leverton
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Another Gleitzman winner
Shorter than Once/Then/Now but a similar sweet and naive narrator you just want to hug and help. Sad - no false happy endings with Gleitzman, he doesn't pander to his readers. Read more
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Read this book when I was in primary school, so glad I bought it, read it from cover to cover, couldn't put it down, still as good as it was 20 years ago.
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An amazing story of life and death
We loved this book because it is funny but serious but you can enjoy it at the same time. It is very interesting and realistic a lot of people relate to it. Read more
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Two weeks with the queen
I liked the book, but the blurb gave it away. Also it looks like it is a book for little kid but in my opinion I think it should be for ages 11. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Y. K. V. Inglis
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We have read the book 'two weeks with the queen' and have really enjoyed it. The story line really hooks you in and keeps you interested at all times. Read more
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I thought this book was really good, it kept me guessing what was going to happen next, it made me both laugh and cry. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Natalie
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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 22 months ago by Lincs Reader
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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
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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
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