Adventure
Read Adventure Classics in English
4,964 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 B2Science FictionOn a Torn-Away World; Or, the Captives of the Great EarthquakeTwo adventurous college friends unveil their groundbreaking airship, the Snowbird, ready for a daring trial flight that promises speed and innovation.
Level B2AdventureOn Your Mark! A Story of College Life and AthleticsAmid the chill of a fading autumn evening, college athletes gather for a tense mile race where seasoned runners face off against ambitious freshmen, including a mysterious freshman…
Level C1AdventureOn The BlockadeA young naval officer, barely eighteen, takes command of the steamer Bronx amidst the tense backdrop of the Civil War’s Southern coast blockade.
Level B2AdventureOn Land and Sea at the DardanellesAmid the looming dangers of the Dardanelles campaign, a soldier haunted by past battles and betrayals navigates war-torn lands and shifting loyalties, determined to confront a shad…
Level B2AdventureOn Foreign Service; Or, The Santa Cruz RevolutionTwo rival British gun-rooms aboard armored cruisers grapple with fierce inter-ship rivalries just as a South American revolution erupts, thrusting them into a high-stakes mission t…
Level C1AdventureOn Board the Esmeralda: Martin Leigh's Log - A Sea StoryAn orphaned boy, burdened by family cruelty and hardship, sets sail on a perilous voyage around Cape Horn, embarking on a sea adventure that will test his courage and shape his des…
Level B1AdventureOn Adventure IslandSoaring high above the countryside, daring pilot Terry Mapes embarks on a secret mission to South America, facing rival airmen, sabotage, and perilous skies to protect her family's…
Level B2AdventureOmoo: Adventures in the South SeasStranded in the South Seas, a castaway seizes a chance to join a whaling ship crew, leaving behind island life for uncertain adventures at sea.
Level C1AdventureOm: The secret of Ahbor ValleyA seasoned forester returns to the tense, politically charged clubs of India, stirring old rivalries and hidden truths.
Level B2MysteryOliver Bright's Search; or, The Mystery of a MineA determined young man embarks on a daring journey west to uncover the truth behind a mysterious mine tied to his ailing father's future.
Level B2AdventureOld Ruff, the Trapper; or, The Young Fur-HuntersIn the unforgiving Oregon wilderness, young Harry Northend searches desperately for Little Rifle, his promised bride, whose sudden disappearance sparks a tense journey through host…
Level C1AdventureOld JackAmid the raucous chaos of Donnybrook Fair, a young boy named Jack grapples with loss and hardship as his troubled father leads him through a world of wild revelry and harsh realiti…
Level B2AdventureOld Indian DaysA young Sioux warrior named Antelope embarks on a dangerous scouting mission to protect his tribe, relying on courage, cunning, and a deep spiritual quest for guidance in hostile t…
Level B2AdventureOld Gold: The Cruise of the "Jason" BrigUnder the scorching sun of Johnstown, Guiana, a seasoned captain and two determined men confront danger and intrigue aboard the sugar-laden brig Jason.
Level C1FantasyOld French Romances, Done into EnglishStep into a world where medieval tales intertwine with legend and history, revealing the enchanting origins of heroes and cities like Constantinople.
Level B2AdventureOld Caravan DaysAs the Padgett family leaves their Ohio farm in 1857 for the untamed Western prairie, young Robert Day and Aunt Corinne embark on a hopeful journey filled with memories and new beg…
Level C1RomanceOld Bear-Paw, the trapper king; or, The love of a Blackfoot queenIn the untamed Black Hills, a seasoned scout strikes a daring pact with a wounded Blackfoot chief to rescue the chief’s kidnapped daughter from a rival tribe, setting off a perilou…
Level C1AdventureOlaf the Glorious: A Story of the Viking AgeA young slave boy’s daring knife-throwing skills catch the eye of Viking warriors in a bustling Esthonian port, setting the stage for a tale of adventure, battles, and the rise of…
Level B2AdventureOh, You Tex!In the vast, sunlit Panhandle, a young line-rider named Texas roams alone, skillfully rounding up stray cattle across untamed desert expanses.
Level C1AdventureOfficer and Man: 1901A loyal island resident confronts a high-ranking naval officer with urgent news about a Navy deserter, sparking tension amid the backdrop of colonial Levuka and the strict discipli…
Level B2AdventureOff to the Wilds: Being the Adventures of Two BrothersTwo English brothers navigate life on a remote Drakensberg farm, where wild adventures and unexpected friendships with local Zulu boys challenge their notions of loyalty and surviv…
Level B2AdventureOff to Sea: The Adventures of Jovial Jack Junker on his Road to FameA cheerful boy named Jack Junker grows up in a lively, blended family, navigating the challenges of a new stepmother and her unruly children while dreaming of a life at sea.
Level C1Science FictionOff on a Comet! a Journey through Planetary SpaceA sudden cosmic collision sweeps a diverse group of people onto a comet, transforming it into a strange new home with air, water, and fragments of Earth.
Level B2AdventureOff Santiago with SampsonA daring boy defies "Keep Out" signs to explore a bustling coal yard where a mighty iron steamer rests silent.
Level C1AdventureOff Sandy Hook, and other storiesA transatlantic voyage becomes a wild adventure as a reporter encounters a menagerie of exotic animals aboard a liner bound for New York, including a mysterious elephant and a roar…
Level C1AdventureOf Captain MissionA daring pirate captain founds Libertalia, a radical utopia challenging the injustice and corruption of 18th-century society.
Level C1AdventureOdysseus, the Hero of Ithaca: Adapted from the Third Book of the Primary Schools of Athens, GreeceEmbark on the epic journey of Odysseus, a cunning hero whose adventures span from the fall of Troy to his perilous voyage home to Ithaca, blending bravery, wisdom, and the timeless…
Level C1AdventureOcean TrampsIn the sultry Pacific paradise of Papaleete, rugged seafarers Billy Harman and Davis plot a daring escape from a crooked past, caught between island beauty, treacherous deals, and…
Level C1AdventureOak OpeningsJourney through the vast, fertile West where the wonders of nature and the mysteries of Providence intertwine, revealing a landscape rich with adventure and profound truths about h…
Level B2AdventureO'er Many Lands, on Many SeasA sturdy ship and her brave crew face eerie calm and looming danger near a hostile shore in the Indian Ocean, where the mission to end slavery and piracy hangs on the mercy of the…
Level B2AdventureNurse Heatherdale's StoryA devoted nurse reflects on the day she first spotted a charming group of children, setting the stage for a heartfelt tale of care, companionship, and the quiet dramas of everyday…
Level C1AdventureNuggets in the Devil's Punch Bowl, and Other Australian TalesA fierce rivalry on the shearing board drives Bill Marlock to abandon his pride and set off on a mysterious journey into the rugged Australian wilderness, chasing a haunting dream…
Level C1AdventureNuala O'MalleyAmidst the ravaged lands of Cromwellian Ireland, a wounded horseman haunted by loss encounters a mysterious crone who foretells a storm of war and destiny tied to his bloodline—set…
Level C1AdventureNoémiA daring girl traps herself atop a sheer limestone cliff by destroying the only stairway to her hidden castle, daring anyone below to confront her bold challenge.
Level C1AdventureNow or Never; Or, The Adventures of Bobby Bright: A Story for Young FolksYoung Bobby Bright navigates the challenges of youth with sharp wit and strong principles, facing adventures that test his character and courage.
Level C1AdventureNovelas CortasA cunning gypsy boldly claims to have seen the infamous outlaw Parrón, a bandit who strikes fear across the Granada mountains.
Level C1AdventureNotes By the Way in a Sailor's LifeExperience the perilous voyages and unexpected adventures of a sailor navigating the treacherous seas from China to America in the age of teaclippers, facing storms, mechanical fai…
Level B2AdventureNorthwest!In the rugged Canadian wilderness, Jimmy Leyland risks fortune and friendship in high-stakes card games, while surrounded by mysterious companions and the wild beauty of the north.
Level B2AdventureNorthland HeroesIn a land of kings and gods, a Viking youth named Frithiof defies lineage and fate to win the heart of princess Ingeborg, sparking a tale of courage, honor, and unyielding love ami…
Level C1AdventureNorthern Lights, Volume 3.A lone adventurer braves the unforgiving Arctic wilderness in search of a legendary valley of gold, haunted by the memory of a mysterious girl whose voice fuels his journey home th…
Level C1AdventureNorthern Lights, Volume 2.In a rugged mountain valley alive with the vibrant colors of autumn, a woman’s peaceful world shatters when a desperate, wounded stranger bursts into her home, hunted and clinging…
Level C1AdventureNorthern Lights, CompleteIn a fading frontier era where railways and civilization encroach upon wild lands, a young Indian wife and her white husband navigate the haunting beauty and looming hardships of t…
Level B2AdventureNorthern Lands; Or, Young America in Russia and PrussiaA young scholar with little seafaring skill unexpectedly becomes captain of a training ship, stirring conflict among the crew as they navigate the Baltic and explore the customs an…
Level C1AdventureNorth of 36In post-Civil War Texas, Taisie Lockhart, a striking young woman disguised in men's clothing, struggles to maintain her vast cattle empire alone after her father's murder.
Level B2AdventureNomads of the North: A Story of Romance and Adventure under the Open StarsIn the vast northern wilderness, a young bear cub named Neewa awakens to a world bursting with life and danger.
Level B2AdventureNobody's boy (Sans famille)An orphan boy raised in a poor French village faces hardships and heartache when a family tragedy strikes, setting him on a journey filled with loyalty, friendship, and the search…
Level B2AdventureNo stop-oversIn the rugged Alaskan gold rush, engineer Sam Tebbetts and his fireman friend Plapp take on the perilous challenge of keeping a short-handed railroad running through harsh tundra,…
Level C1AdventureNo Surrender! A Tale of the Rising in La VendeeAmid the tranquil English coast, the Stansfield family navigates the tides of life with fearless spirit and close kinship.