Books like Two Weeks With the Queen by Morris Gleitzman
When Colin discovers his younger brother Luke is dying of cancer, he refuses to accept the inevitable and embarks on a comical, earnest journey to seek help from the British monarchy. Colin's escapades expose the layers of the establishment while offering quirky, human moments of connection. Though he cannot cure Luke, Colin finds a way to support the new friends he meets and learns the most important thing he can do for his brother.
First publish date: July 2002
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Morris Gleitzman
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