Two Weeks with the Queen

Reissue of author's first children's novel, originally published in the UK in 1989 by Blackie and Son Limited, and in Australia in 1990 by Pan Macmillan under the Piper imprint. Story follows the experiences of young Colin, sent to stay with relatives in England because his younger brother is seriously ill with cancer. Colin reasons that if anyone can cure him it would be the Queen's own doctor. He sets out to find the doctor, making an understanding new friend on the way. Ages 8-12 years. Author's other novels for children include 'Misery Guts' and 'Belly Flop'.