Code name Bananas

In London during the blitz of 1940, an 11-year-old boy, his uncle, and a gorilla called Gertrude thwart a Nazi plot to change the course of the Second World War.


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...

NOTE: British Book Awards Shortlist 2021

• Shortlisted - British Book Awards - Children's Fiction 2021