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Code Name Bananas

Code Name Bananas

Published in
2020
4.04
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Description

The UK's #1 bestselling children's author, David Walliams, is back with a thrilling historical adventure set in 1940 during World War II. Eleven-year-old Eric, who spends most of his time at the London Zoo, discovers that his favorite animal, Gertrude the gorilla, is in danger due to German bombs. Eric, along with his Uncle Sid, a zookeeper, decide to take Gertrude and go on the run. While in hiding at the seaside, they stumble upon a top-secret Nazi plot. The book is filled with Walliams's trademark humor and is perfect for fans of Stuart Gibbs and Gordon Korman.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
384 pages

Why to read

  • Exciting wartime adventure
  • Heartwarming friendship between a boy and a gorilla
  • Humorous storytelling by David Walliams
  • Educational insights into World War II history