Code Name Bananas: A Whimsical Animal Adventure from David Walliams

When a team of misfit zookeepers accidentally unleash a troop of talking monkeys on the world’s most dangerous banana plantation, chaos erupts — and a young girl with a secret mission must outwit the apes before they turn the entire jungle into a snack bar. David Walliams, the multi-million bestselling author behind Mr Stink and The Land of the Lost, delivers a 480-page hardcover adventure that’s equal parts slapstick, suspense, and jungle mayhem. Illustrated with Walliams’s trademark wit by Tony Ross, the book blends high-stakes peril with the kind of anarchic humour that has thrilled UK children for decades.

Perfect for readers aged 7 to 12, Code Name Bananas is ideal for classroom reading or family storytime. It’s a rollicking tale of friendship, betrayal, and bananas — yes, bananas — that never quite fall where they’re meant to. Expect chase scenes through rainforests, betrayals by orangutans, and a heroine who’s smarter than she looks (and prettier than she lets on).

Walliams’s signature blend of action, absurdity, and heart makes this a must-have for fans of The Land of the Lost or Horrible Histories. With its bold illustrations and unpredictable plot, it’s the kind of book that gets children turning pages while adults grin.