Code Name Bananas
David Walliams, Tony Ross
Subjects
- Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
- Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Average rating
Code Name Bananas, from Children’s author David Walliams.
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 there’s 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…Reviews
My favourite character was the gorilla
Sergeant Peanuts Bluebird 15.12.2025
I like and love the monkey . The monkey is fluffy.
Earl Zizou Pennyfarthing 02.11.2025
Fun to read Told friends to read it
Marshal Rose Endeavour 26.09.2025
I found the book funny. I have recommend this book to my school friends.
Marshal Rose Endeavour 26.09.2025
great book loved reading this with my mum and dad, loved the gorilla
Marshal Hank Toothpaste 02.09.2025
This book is about a boy named Eric who’s best friend is a gorilla named Gertrude who is about to be put to sleep and he does not want this to happen. So with the help from his great uncle Sid they rescue Gertrude before she gets put to sleep and while on the run from the zookeepers and the police they find a nazi plot to bomb the Houses of Parliament.
General Dragon Nuggets 28.08.2025
Star Reviewer
I would definitely recommend this book. My favourite character was Sid, as he worked for the zoo and had steel legs.
Commander Pudsey Quagmire 26.08.2025
A gorilla escapes from london zoo, and a nazi plan is stoped . Three hero’s an old man a little boy a the escaped gorilla. Thrill excitement and danger. Amazing book!
Professor July Toothpaste 16.08.2025
Funny, engaging
Chief Cornelius Moonbeam 14.08.2025
It is about Eric who lives with is father's mother because his parents where killed working for London,England,Britain in WW2.Then is Grandma was killed by Nazi bombers.So he and his Great-Uncle, Sid have to help save The Great Gorilla,Gertrude . But can they save England.
Doctor Adolpho Possum 13.08.2025
Star Reviewer
this book has a very unpreditable storyliine and it shocks me how much twist there is but this book is fantastic
Madam Phoenix Mozzarella 11.08.2025
This book is funny and full of adventures
Duchess Ariel Eragon 09.08.2025
Eric saves gertrude from death and stopped the nazis.
Baron Crocodile Borneo 08.08.2025
I really like this book because it’s really funny
Viscountess Magnolia Hammersmith 06.08.2025
i would recommend this book to and monkey loving person
Director Majorca Jellybaby 29.07.2025
i would recommend this book to and monkey loving person
Director Majorca Jellybaby 29.07.2025
Some parts are very funny and some parts are quite emotional. It is a book that plays with your heart. It is set in World War 2. My favorite character is Gertrude the Gorilla and I also like a boy called Sid.
Baroness Daffodil Heronimus 28.07.2025
It is the first book I ever read in the David walliams section but I would recommend. This book
Master Chester Volcano 28.07.2025
A gorilla and little a little boy friends David Walliams really out done himself again
Mademoiselle Angora Hammersmith 26.07.2025
This book is amazing and I love how Gertrude and Eric have such a good bond
Duchess Panther Pennyfarthing 17.07.2025
