Operation Bananas

The year is 1940. The Battle of Britain is at its height. The German Luftwaffe seeks to destroy the British Royal Air Force and gain air superiority over the English Channel. If the Nazis succeed, the conquest of Britain will be a piece of cake. Eleven-year-old Eric spends every spare moment at London Zoo. It's the only place he feels happy. And one animal in particular has grown on him: Gertrude the gorilla. But the daily bombardment of the city is a great danger to people and animals. Erik decides to save his beloved Gertrude. Luckily, he has a great helper - his uncle Sid, who works as a keeper at the zoo. They manage to hide on the seashore. But their sense of security takes a hit when they discover a top-secret Nazi plan...< br> David Walliams, author of the highly successful Granny Badass, has written an action-packed, Bond-esque World War II story, but one that is not short on humour. < br> < br> David Walliams is a phenomenon: children love his books, each one becomes an instant bestseller.