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‘Who is that?' asked Zeke.

‘I don't know,' said Becca. ‘But I do know I can never look at a potato in the same way again. Not after what Shark did to poor Mr Potatoman.' She gave Zeke his share of the money. ‘Still, Mr Potatoman did bring us good luck,' she said. ‘Now we've got the money we need to go on the trip after all. No more bad school days for us.'

‘Yeah, from now on they'll be all good,' Zeke said. ‘Just like our friends!'

bongo drums
– small African drums with a loud sound

busk
– perform in the street to earn money from people passing by

Camden
– an area of London famous for its busy market and youth culture

charity
– an organisation that helps people with practical or financial support

courtyard
– an outdoor space enclosed by walls or buildings, often used as a place to relax or meet others

grant
– money given away by an organisation or charity to help to pay for a special project or education

mascot
– an object or person that acts as a lucky charm for a group or team

permit
– a note from the authorities allowing you to do something

set design
– the background, lighting and props for a stage performance

street dance
– a style of dance that goes with rap music

Tube
– the underground railway system in London