Adventure
Read Adventure Classics in English
1,908 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 With the Black Prince, With the Allies to Pekin: A Tale of the Relief of the Legations and With Wolfe in Canada: The Winning of a Continent. 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 C1AdventureQueen of the jesters, and her strange adventures in old ParisIn the shadowy streets of old Paris, a proud young man arrives hungry and desperate, seeking aid from the enigmatic Corinne de Montesson, a woman who defies nobility and law alike…
Level C1Science FictionQueen of the Black CoastA fierce warrior escapes the law after defending a friend, forcing him to flee on a swift galley bound for distant Kush.
Level C1AdventureQueen Sheba's RingAn aging doctor recounts a daring journey to the mysterious tableland of Mur in North Central Africa, where ancient underground cities and a strange tribe hide secrets that challen…
Level C1AdventureQuarterdeck and Fok'sle: Stories of the SeaA mischievous boy named Young Brydell turns a navy yard into his battlefield, constructing a dirt fort and leading a playful yet fierce skirmish that tests the admiral’s patience a…
Level C1AdventurePrisoners of Chance: The Story of What Befell Geoffrey Benteen, Borderman, through His Love for a Lady of FranceCaught between fierce Native tribes and colonial powers, Geoffrey Benteen’s adventurous journey reveals the tragic fate of a mysterious vanished people and a forbidden love that co…
Level C1MysteryPriscilla's SpiesA celebrated schoolboy athlete and scholar embarks on a summer fishing trip in the wild west of Ireland, where his impeccable reputation and leadership may soon be tested beyond th…
Level C1RomancePrincess MaritzaOn a radiant morning, a determined man burdened by a shadowed past meets a fiery, free-spirited young woman who yearns to break society’s bounds—sparking a clash of ambition, freed…
Level C1RomancePrince Rupert, the BuccaneerAmidst the Caribbean's ruthless buccaneers, Prince Rupert confronts the brutal fate of his loyal soldiers, now sold as mere cargo in a harsh new world where honor and survival coll…
Level C1RomancePrince Otto, a RomanceIn the fading principality of Grünewald, Prince Otto embarks on a daring adventure amid rugged landscapes and political intrigue.
Level C1AdventurePrester JohnIn a coastal Scottish town, three adventurous boys escape the confines of a strict Sabbath to explore hidden caves and share tales of pirates, only to encounter a mysterious figure…
Level C1AdventurePopular Adventure TalesEmbark on a daring journey through the vast, untamed fur countries of North America, where wild landscapes stretch beyond civilization and survival depends on courage and resilienc…
Level C1RomancePolly the Pagan: Her Lost Love LettersCaught between the rigid traditions of European society and the free spirit of America, a woman navigates love and identity amid cultural clashes and diplomatic intrigue.
Level C1MysteryPolice!!!A man flees the New York police, his mind racing with thoughts on science, art, and society while pursued through the city.
Level C1Science FictionPolaris of the SnowsIn an isolated Arctic refuge, a young man named Polaris confronts the haunting death of his father and the chilling wilderness that surrounds him, as howling dogs and relentless wi…
Level C1Science FictionPolaris and the Goddess GlorianIn the frozen Antarctic wilderness, Polaris Janess embarks on a perilous journey to rescue a lost kingdom of ancient Greeks threatened by vanishing volcanic fires.
Level C1AdventurePoker Jim, Gentleman, and Other Tales and SketchesStep into the rugged world of California’s early mining days, where real characters like Poker Jim and old-time prospectors share tales of adventure, lost legends, and the relentle…
Level C1MysteryPocket Island: A Story of Country Life in New EnglandTwo unlikely partners—a cunning Polish peddler and a roaming Micmac Indian—form a smuggling alliance, using a haunted, trap-laden island with a secret sea cave to hide their illici…
Level C1AdventurePirates' HopeA wealthy former athlete invites an old friend on a mysterious cruise aboard his private yacht, the Andromeda, hinting at a venture far from the social scene and filled with intrig…
Level C1AdventurePirate Princes and Yankee Jacks: Setting forth David Forsyth's Adventures in America's Battles on Sea and Desert with the Buccaneer Princes of Barbary, with an Account of a Search under the Sands of the Sahara Desert for the Treasure-filled Tomb of Ancient KingsA young sailor navigates perilous battles against Barbary pirates and joins a daring desert expedition in search of ancient treasure, uncovering tales of bravery, loss, and the for…
Level C1RomancePirate GoldA mysterious bag of pirate gold lies hidden in a Boston bank vault, untouched for decades.
Level C1AdventurePierre and His People: Tales of the Far North. Volume 4.In the remote Far North, Pretty Pierre navigates a world of legends, fierce rivalries, and mysterious tribes, uncovering secrets behind the elusive Tall Master and facing the harsh…
Level C1AdventurePierre and His People: Tales of the Far North. Volume 3.In the vast, untamed North, a band of rugged adventurers share stories of peril and camaraderie by the fire, where legends of ghostly mountains, forbidden liquor, and daring tobogg…
Level C1AdventurePierre and His People: Tales of the Far North. Volume 2.An unyielding outcast known as Little Hammer battles scorn and survival on the harsh Northern prairies, where loyalty, danger, and relentless winter storms test the bonds between a…
Level C1AdventurePierre and His People: Tales of the Far North. Volume 1.Venture into the rugged wilderness of the Far North, where vivid tales of survival, character, and untamed nature weave a rich tapestry of adventure and human spirit, inspired by t…
Level C1AdventurePierre and His People: Tales of the Far North. CompleteVenture into the rugged Canadian wilderness where vivid tales of survival and human spirit unfold, inspired by real lives yet transformed by artful imagination.
Level C1AdventurePieces of Eight: Being the Authentic Narrative of a Treasure Discovered in the Bahama Islands in the Year 1903In 1903, a mysterious manuscript reveals thrilling adventures tied to Spanish doubloons and lost years in the Bahama Islands, where pirates once roared and secrets still lie buried…
Level C1AdventurePic the Weapon-MakerJourney back to the harsh world of the Mousterians, an ancient Neanderthal race surviving amid mammoths and cave lions in Ice Age Europe.
Level C1RomancePhroso: A RomanceA newly wealthy man buys a remote, rugged island with a small, traditional population, planning a honeymoon his fiancée refuses to attend.
Level C1AdventurePhilosopher JackA bright young student faces crushing financial ruin just as his dreams of knowledge ignite, forcing him to choose between despair and daring adventure.
Level C1RomancePhilip Rollo; or, the Scottish Musketeers, Vol. 2 (of 2)Amidst the turmoil of war and shifting alliances, a Scottish captain navigates love, loyalty, and the looming threat of conquest as Denmark teeters on the brink of surrender.
Level C1RomancePhilip Rollo; or, the Scottish Musketeers, Vol. 1 (of 2)Amid the chaos of 17th-century European wars, a daring Scottish gentleman serves as a soldier of fortune in Denmark, weaving through battles, love, and intrigue.
Level C1Science FictionPharaoh's Broker: Being the Very Remarkable Experiences in Another World of Isidor WernerA prominent Chicago broker vanishes mysteriously after a final plunge in the wheat market, leaving behind a strange steel rocket and a cryptic farewell.
Level C1AdventurePeter the WhalerA young Irish vicar’s son faces stern warnings against poaching, risking disgrace and harsh punishment as he defies his father’s pleas.
Level C1AdventurePeter Simple; and, The Three Cutters, Vol. 1-2A young naval officer embarks on thrilling maritime adventures filled with danger, duty, and discovery, navigating the unpredictable seas and the challenges of life aboard ship in…
Level C1AdventurePeter SimpleA young, awkward boy is destined for a naval career, sent away from his family to live under the strict care of a harsh sea-stock broker.
Level C1MysteryPeter Ruff and the Double FourA seemingly ordinary supper party at Daisy Villa conceals the beginnings of a gripping tale where appearances deceive and hidden identities spark a mystery that will change lives f…
Level C1AdventurePerseverance Island; Or, The Robinson Crusoe of the Nineteenth CenturyStranded naked on a remote South Pacific island, a lone castaway uses ingenuity and skill to survive and thrive beyond all predecessors.
Level C1AdventurePerils in the Transvaal and ZululandA young assistant master, determined to find his missing mother and sister, embarks on a daring journey from England to the distant colonies of Australia.
Level C1RomancePeregrine's ProgressA young man’s quest begins amid lively inns, shadowy mysteries, and encounters with a captivating, elusive woman named Diana—part dryad, part goddess—whose fiery spirit and tender…
Level C1AdventurePercival KeeneAmidst grand estates and whispered scandals, a young valet with charm but little wit serves a captain whose frequent visits stir hearts and rumors alike.
Level C1Science FictionPellucidarA chance discovery of a mysterious telegraph instrument buried in the Sahara sparks a thrilling journey beneath the earth’s surface, where hidden worlds and unimaginable adventures…
Level C1AdventurePelham — CompleteBorn into a world of high society and scandal, a young heir navigates family secrets, debts, and eccentric relatives while uncovering the delicate balance between appearances and r…
Level C1AdventurePeggy Raymond's Vacation; Or, Friendly Terrace TransplantedAs summer begins, Peggy yearns for the open country—winding roads, clucking hens, and endless skies—and when a surprising letter arrives, her lazy days on Friendly Terrace are tran…
Level C1RomancePeace ManoeuvresCaught between duty and desire during a tense military standoff, a scout must navigate uncertain roads and risky choices—while haunted by memories of a rejected love.
Level C1AdventurePaul Prescott's ChargeA determined boy faces strict discipline and mischievous adventures under the watchful eye of his stern father, while carrying the weight of a solemn charge from his dying parent t…
Level C1AdventurePaul JonesA daring naval commander fights to establish the American navy’s honor during the Revolutionary War, facing overwhelming odds with unmatched skill and bravery.
Level C1AdventurePaul Gosslett's Confessions in Love, Law, and The Civil ServiceAn uneasy mission unfolds as a man skilled in Italian is tasked with negotiating with brigands holding a wealthy baronet’s son hostage in Calabria.
Level C1AdventurePaul Gerrard, the Cabin BoyCaught in a fierce November storm, a young cabin boy aboard the frigate Cerberus navigates the harsh realities and camaraderie of naval life, where loyalty and courage are tested o…