A pointy hat and nails, a long black cloak, a crooked nose, a broom, these might be our immediate idea of a witch. But no, not according to the book The Witches by Roald Dahl. This is a splendiferous tale about a young boy telling his personal story about the absolute horrors of being turned into a mouse after having some run-in with the real witches.

Let’s hear the full book review by Rian Greef, English Language Teacher at Sampoerna Academy BSD.

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Have you ever lost your favorite toy? Well, so have Dave, in this book entitled Dogger. This enduring classic written by Shirley Hughes, tells a story about how Dave’s stuffed dog, Dogger, was lost and then found again. 

Let’s hear the full book’s review of Dogger by Ms. Laura Gill, Head Of English Department at Sampoerna Academy Medan.

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Have you read Persepolis? A riveting autobiographical series of French comics written by Marjane Satrapi that depicts her childhood up to her early adult years in Iran and Austria during and after the Islamic Revolution. 

Let’s hear a review of the first book from Sampoerna Academy L’Avenue's Teacher, Ankita Tandon. 

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Many parents are having a hard time talking to their children, but there are ways to do this safely and effectively. Let’s find out what they are from Adelina Holmes, Sampoerna Academy Head of English Department on Sampoerna Academy Podcast pilot episode; a review of the book How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide To Life With Children Ages 2-7 by Joanna Faber & Julie King