Code Name Bananas

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Go back in time with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams for a whizz-bang epic adventure of action, laughter and secret plots and the extraordinary friendship between a little boy and a huge gorilla that just might save the day
1940. Britain is at war with Nazi Germany.

Eleven-year-old Eric spends his days at the place that makes him most happy: London Zoo. And theres one animal in particular he loves: Gertrude the gorilla.

With bombs falling all over London, Eric must rescue Gertrude.

Together with his Uncle Sid, a keeper at the zoo, the three go on the run. But while hiding out at the seaside they uncover a top-secret Nazi plot

Join David Walliams on this action-packed, laugh-out-loud adventure for all the family!

Reviews

PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS:

Dahl finally has a worthy successor Telegraph

Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air The Sun

Walliams understands something crucial about children and stories Metro

A great comic tale Walliams is a natural wit Evening Standard

"Well written, funny, touching" Observer

"A passionate celebration of individuality" Telegraph

"Believable characters and a story that's original and intriguing ***** Heat

Charming, funny The Times

Has a lovely, Dahlian fluency to it Time Out

Author Bio

David Walliams has revolutionised reading for children and become one of the most influential children's writers today. Since the publication of his ground-breaking first novel, The Boy in the Dress (2008), Walliams has seen unprecedented growth with global sales exceeding 40 million copies, and his books translated into 53 languages.