Adventure
Read Adventure Classics in English
344 adventure books at CEFR A2 to C2 — learn English by reading the stories worth reading. Select any word for an instant translation, listen to the narration read the page aloud, and save the vocabulary you meet. Pick your level and start with a free sample.
What are the best adventure classics to read in English as a learner?
The best adventure classics for English learners are the well-known titles you can read in the original — start with Zoraida: A Romance of the Harem and the Great Sahara, Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands;: The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden and Zero the Slaver: A Romance of Equatorial Africa. Each one is labelled with a CEFR level, any word you do not know is one selection away from a translation, and the narration reads the page aloud while it highlights the words.
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Level B1FantasyDorothy and the Wizard in OzAfter a restless journey marked by trembling earth, a young girl arrives at a lonely station to begin a new adventure in the magical Land of Oz.
Level B1AdventureDorothy Dale's PromiseReturning to Glenwood School after thrilling adventures in New York, Dorothy Dale and her friends navigate friendship, school life, and spirited pranks while uncovering surprises a…
Level B1AdventureDorothy Dale in the WestTwo friends eagerly await a mysterious surprise from Aunt Winnie while navigating summer’s joys and challenges in the West, encountering intriguing strangers and dreaming of advent…
Level B1AdventureDido, the Dancing Bear: His Many AdventuresJoin Dido, the smallest bear cub, as he embarks on playful races and mischief with his brothers in a cozy mountain den, discovering the joys and challenges of growing up in the wil…
Level B1FantasyDick, Marjorie and Fidge: A Search for the Wonderful DodoThree adventurous children discover their home flooded by a high tide, turning their breakfast room into a watery playground where an overturned table becomes a boat for an unexpec…
Level B1MysteryDean Dunham; Or, the Waterford MysteryA modest land sale promises unexpected fortune for Adin Dunham, but rumors and wary neighbors hint that the thousand dollars might bring more trouble than relief.
Level B1MysteryDave Porter in the Gold Fields; Or, The Search for the Landslide MineThree friends embark on a daring quest to uncover a lost gold mine buried by a massive landslide in Montana, facing old rivals and treacherous terrain in a race to claim the treasu…
Level B1AdventureDave Porter in the Far North; Or, The Pluck of an American SchoolboyAn American schoolboy, facing mystery and adversity, embarks on a daring journey to the Far North in search of his missing family, supported by loyal friends and tested by unexpect…
Level B1AdventureDave Porter at Star Ranch; Or, The Cowboy's SecretYoung Dave Porter and his friends embrace ranch life with target shooting and thrilling outdoor adventures, preparing for a summer at Star Ranch filled with friendship, challenges,…
Level B1AdventureDave Porter and the Runaways; Or, Last Days at Oak HallAt Oak Hall, whispers of a mysterious wild man lurking in the woods stir fear and curiosity among the students.
Level B1MysteryDave Porter and His Double; Or, The Disapperarance of the Basswood FortuneA young civil engineer finds himself entangled in a puzzling case when a mysterious letter about missing shoes leads him to unexpected adventures in Texas.
Level B1AdventureDave Porter and His Classmates; Or, For the Honor of Oak HallAt Oak Hall boarding school, spirited Dave Porter balances friendship, rivalry, and honor while uncovering family mysteries that lead him across seas and snow.
Level B1AdventureDave Porter At Bear Camp; Or, The Wild Man of Mirror LakeA group of adventurous boys set sail on a coastwise steamer, where secrets about a valuable land deal spark intrigue and danger.
Level B1AdventureDave Fearless after a sunken treasureSeventeen-year-old Dave Fearless and his father race to claim a sunken fortune aboard the lost steamship Happy Hour, using a daring government expedition and a cutting-edge diving…
Level B1AdventureCrusoes of the Frozen NorthYoung Aralia and Pansy eagerly await their adventurous uncle’s return from a daring voyage to the frozen North, where mysteries and thrilling tales await.
Level B1MysteryCrossed Trails in Mexico: Mexican Mystery Stories #3A spirited group of friends embarks on a thrilling road trip from Texas to Mexico, where mysterious adventures await amid old silver mines, hidden dangers, and a boy caught between…
Level B1AdventureComrades of the Saddle; Or, The Young Rough Riders of the PlainsTwo brothers, skilled riders and quick thinkers, face thrilling dangers on the Plains as they race against time, wild animals, and shadowy threats.
Level B1AdventureClown, the Circus DogAs summer arrives, young Bertha eagerly awaits a real puppy promised to her after passing exams with honors.
Level B1AdventureBunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Christmas Tree CoveTwo siblings, Bunny Brown and Sue, balance childhood fun with responsibility as they juggle playful seesaw games and a trip to the store on a sunny day, inviting friends for a joyf…
Level B1AdventureBunny Brown and His Sister Sue and Their Shetland PonyBunny and Sue eagerly await a ride in the family’s big “ark”—a car that looks like Noah’s ark—when Bunker Blue arrives to take it for repairs, sparking adventure and childhood drea…
Level B1FantasyBumps and His BuddiesA roly-poly boy named Bumps sets out from his humble home, befriending a clever little rabbit who helps him find food and outwit dangers on their quest for fortune.
Level B1AdventureBoy Scouts in the Northwest; Or, Fighting Forest FiresHigh in the Northwest wilderness, three Boy Scouts set up a secret camp while searching for their missing friends amid looming forest fires.
Level B1FantasyBobbie BubblesA boy with an extraordinary talent for blowing bubbles finds himself whisked away inside a giant shimmering bubble to a magical land among the clouds, where curious adventures awai…
Level B1AdventureBob, the photographerThrown into the world to earn his own way, Bob discovers a passion for photography that leads him to unexpected adventures along a railroad line.
Level B1AdventureBob the Castaway; Or, The Wreck of the EagleA mischievous boy known for his pranks sets off on a simple errand that hints at a clever scheme against the village grocer.
Level B1MysteryBob Dexter and the Storm Mountain Mystery; or, The Secret of the Log CabinWhen Bob Dexter is tasked by his strict uncle to await a mysterious visitor with important papers, his plans for a thrilling ball game are put on hold—leading him into the heart of…
Level B1AdventureBlackie, a Lost Cat: Her Many AdventuresA sleek black cat named Blackie enjoys a loving home with two children who teach her tricks and adorn her with a red ribbon bell.
Level B1AdventureBilly Whiskers, Jr.A restless young billy goat longs for adventure beyond the quiet farm, dreaming of wild prairies and leading flocks against wolves.
Level B1AdventureBilly Whiskers' TravelsBilly, a mischievous young goat longing for freedom beyond the farm, seizes a daring chance to escape and explore the wild green slopes and rocky playgrounds of the mountains, sett…
Level B1AdventureBilly Whiskers' AdventuresThree brave animal comrades return from war, only to be captured and held on a dock in New York.
Level B1AdventureBilly Whiskers Out for FunFour adventurous farm animals set out on a thrilling 3,900-mile trek from Wisconsin to sunny Southern California, embracing the excitement and challenges of life on the road as the…
Level B1MysteryBillie Bradley on Lighthouse Island; Or, The Mystery of the WreckLost and caught in an unexpected rainstorm, three schoolgirls navigate eerie woods while fearing the escape of a notorious criminal known as the Codfish.
Level B1AdventureBillie Bradley at Three Towers Hall; Or, Leading a Needed RebellionBillie Bradley discovers a trunk filled with valuable stamps and coins, unlocking a surprising inheritance that promises adventure and challenges.
Level B1MysteryBillie Bradley and the School Mystery; Or, The Girl From OklahomaAt the picturesque Three Towers Hall, Billie Bradley returns for a new term with her friends, ready to face school challenges and unravel the mystery lurking among the new girls.
Level B1AdventureBillie Bradley and Her Inheritance; Or, The Queer Homestead at Cherry CornersThree spirited schoolgirls stumble upon mystery and mischief in their charming town of North Bend, where friendship, family, and unexpected adventures at the old schoolhouse lead t…
Level B1FantasyBikey the Skicycle and Other Tales of JimmieboyA neglected bicycle with magical pneumatic tires reveals it can do more than just roll—it might actually fly.
Level B1AdventureBetty Gordon in the Land of Oil; Or, The Farm That Was Worth a FortuneA spirited young traveler sets out for Oklahoma, eager to explore the heartland and plant hardy flower seeds to brighten the barren prairie.
Level B1AdventureBetty Gordon in Washington; Or, Strange Adventures in a Great CityBetty Gordon’s peaceful country life is disrupted by a fierce dispute over a gored cow, leading her to unexpected adventures as she navigates conflicts and mysteries in a bustling…
Level B1MysteryBetty Gordon at Mountain Camp; Or, The Mystery of Ida BellethorneAt a quaint mountain camp, Betty Gordon stumbles upon a mysterious shop and an enigmatic girl deeply absorbed in knitting exquisite blouses.
Level B1AdventureBetty Gordon at Boarding School; Or, The Treasure of Indian ChasmBetty Gordon prepares for an exciting new chapter as she heads off to boarding school alongside her friends, promising fun, friendship, and unexpected adventures.
Level B1AdventureBarty Crusoe and His Man SaturdayWhen Barty discovers an old copy of Robinson Crusoe, his imagination sparks a thrilling adventure with his loyal companion, the Good Wolf.
Level B1AdventureArmy Boys on German Soil: Our Doughboys Quelling the MobsAmerican soldiers patrol a tense German city where hostility simmers beneath the surface, and threats escalate from uneasy glances to deadly gunfire.
Level B1AdventureArmy Boys marching into GermanyAmidst relentless German assaults, a small band of American soldiers fiercely holds their ground, preparing for a desperate bayonet charge that will decide their fate in a brutal,…
Level B1FantasyArmy Boys in the French Trenches; Or, Hand to Hand Fighting with the EnemyAmerican soldiers brace for a daring dawn assault on German trenches, facing deadly explosions and fierce resistance in a brutal test of courage and brotherhood amid the chaos of W…
Level B1AdventureAn American Robinson Crusoe for American Boys and GirlsA restless boy in New York dreams of distant lands as he watches mighty ships along the Hudson River, longing for adventure beyond his everyday life.
Level B1AdventureAn American Robinson CrusoeA restless boy in New York dreams of faraway lands as he watches mighty ships on the Hudson River, longing to escape his dull apprenticeship and embark on a grand adventure beyond…
Level B1MysteryAn Amateur FiremanA determined boy dreams of joining the fire department, learning the ropes by tending fires and proving his worth despite skepticism and hardship.
Level B1AdventureA sailor boy with DeweyA sixteen-year-old merchant’s son embarks on a perilous journey to the Philippines, navigating treacherous storms and a drunken captain as he explores America’s new Pacific territo…