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 B2MysteryDick Merriwell's Trap; Or, The Chap Who BungledIn a tense football game at Fardale Military Academy, Hal Darrell faces a moral dilemma as his teammate Dick Merriwell fights to lead their team to victory and win the heart of Jun…
Level B2MysteryDick Merriwell's Pranks; Or, Lively Times in the OrientTwo boys arrive in enchanting Constantinople, where mystery and rivalry swirl around the formidable Sarah Ann Ketchum of the Foreign Humanitarian Society.
Level B2AdventureDick Merriwell's Glory; Or, Friends and FoesA gifted young athlete rises to fame at Fardale Military School, but rivalry and treachery shadow his triumphs.
Level B2AdventureDick Merriwell's Fighting Chance; Or, The Split in the VarsityCollege friends balance fierce football rivalries and academic challenges while planning a daring fishing trip, revealing their spirited camaraderie and the trials of varsity life…
Level B2AdventureDick Merriwell's Day; Or, Iron NerveIn a fierce baseball season, captain Dick Merriwell leads his team through nail-biting games and tough rivalries, facing setbacks and high stakes as they chase the pennant with iro…
Level C1AdventureDick Merriwell's Aëro Dash; Or, Winning Above the CloudsA reckless driver flees after striking a little girl on a quiet country road, leaving her gravely injured.
Level B2AdventureDick Merriwell's Assurance; Or, In His Brother's FootstepsA high school baseball captain battles injury and pride as his team faces a formidable semi-professional squad, wrestling with loyalty, leadership, and the weight of expectation in…
Level B2MysteryDick Merriwell Abroad; Or, The Ban of the Terrible TenIn the shadow of Scotland’s historic castles and legends, Dick Merriwell and his companions embark on a thrilling journey filled with ancient feuds, secret plots, and heroic battle…
Level C1AdventureDick Leslie's Luck: A Story of Shipwreck and AdventureCaught in a deadly fog on its maiden voyage, the clipper ship Golden Fleece carries a mysterious, disgraced nobleman and a proud young woman bound for Australia.
Level B2AdventureDick Darling's Money; or, The Rise of an Office Boy; and Other StoriesA plucky office boy embarks on a daring delivery mission with a valuable wedding gift, only to face unexpected obstacles that test his courage and resourcefulness on the road home.
Level B2AdventureDick Cheveley: His Adventures and MisadventuresA determined young man dreams of the sea, inspired by tales of naval heroes and buoyed by his family's hopes and doubts.
Level C1AdventureDiary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume II (of II)In the wild Tyrol mountains, a traveler navigates suspicious local authorities and uncovers tales of a blind sculptor's artistry and ancient regional history, all set against the b…
Level C1RomanceDiane of Ville Marie: A Romance of French CanadaAmidst the rugged wilderness of 1690 New France, a determined heiress and a captive New England girl embark on a perilous pilgrimage to Mount Royal, navigating danger, faith, and t…
Level B2AdventureDiamond Dyke: The Lone Farm on the Veldt - Story of South African AdventureIn the harsh South African veldt, young Vandyke Emson battles scorching sun, scarce water, and restless ostriches on his lone farm, wrestling with his longing for home and the fier…
Level B2AdventureDevon Boys: A Tale of the North ShoreThree school friends return to their rugged North Devon coast hometown, where new land ownership sparks adventures and rivalries amid wild cliffs, secret histories, and the promise…
Level B2AdventureDesk and Debit; or, The Catastrophes of a ClerkA determined young clerk sets out for Chicago to uncover the truth about his missing mother, navigating treacherous family secrets and facing moral challenges in the bustling city…
Level C1RomanceDesert LoveAmid the sunbaked desert and bustling Egyptian stations, a golden-haired woman stands apart from the crowd, drawn into a world of camels, Bedouins, and hidden passions where East m…
Level B2AdventureDesert GoldHaunted by a lost love, a solitary prospector roams the harsh Sonora Desert, where chance encounters with a mysterious man spark a journey through unforgiving landscapes in search…
Level C1AdventureDerval Hampton: A Story of the Sea, Volume 2 (of 2)A young officer faces harsh tyranny and brewing conflict aboard a merchant ship, where a brutal first mate and mysterious family ties threaten to turn the voyage into a perilous fi…
Level B2AdventureDerrick Sterling: A Story of the MinesIn a grim mining village, Derrick Sterling faces the harsh, dust-choked life of a breaker boy to support his struggling family after his father's death.
Level B2AdventureDenry the AudaciousIn an industrial town, audacious Denry Machin defies his humble beginnings with cunning schemes and bold ambitions, aiming to rise beyond his modest station.
Level C1RomanceDenis Dent: A NovelA determined young officer with a complex heritage faces uncertain tides aboard a ship and in his heart, as he navigates duty, identity, and the possibility of love with the captai…
Level C1AdventureDelaware Tom; or, The Traitor GuideA weary wagon train crosses a harsh, barren plain under the watch of three striking figures: an old guide, a notorious and mistrusted man known as Dusky Dick, and a proud young wom…
Level B2AdventureDefending the Island: A story of Bar Harbor in 1758Two families settle on rugged Mount Desert Island in 1758, forging homes behind sturdy palisades to protect against looming threats.
Level C1AdventureDeering of Deal; Or, The Spirit of the SchoolA young Southern boy arrives late to Deal School, a storied academy steeped in family tradition and history, where he must navigate new challenges and forge his own path amid the e…
Level B2AdventureDeerfoot on the PrairiesA determined Shawanoe named Deerfoot leads a daring expedition from Ohio to the Pacific, joined by loyal companions and their sturdy horses.
Level B2AdventureDeerfoot in The MountainsA Shawanoe named Deerfoot and two adventurous brothers navigate the vast wilderness from the Ohio River to the Pacific, facing treacherous rivers and mysterious villages.
Level C1AdventureDeep-Sea PlunderingsA majestic clipper ship races toward Melbourne, overshadowing a rugged, old-fashioned whaler whose sudden, swift deployment of boats hints at thrilling adventures beneath the waves…
Level B2AdventureDeep Sea Hunters in the Frozen SeasOld Cap’n Pem and his companions prepare to set sail on the weathered schooner Narwhal, bound for a daring voyage into the Arctic’s frozen seas in search of whales, seals, and valu…
Level C1AdventureDeep Down, a Tale of the Cornish MinesA determined young adventurer sets out on foot across the rugged Cornish moorlands, guided by necessity and curiosity, only to find himself lost and drawn into unexpected encounter…
Level B2AdventureDecatur and SomersTwo young midshipmen embark on their first naval cruise aboard the formidable frigate United States, navigating the challenges of friendship, duty, and the perils of the sea in a t…
Level B2AdventureDeath-Dealer, the Shawnee Scourge; or The Wizard of the CliffsIn a tense frontier wilderness, a fierce scout known as the Death-Dealer relentlessly tracks Native American foes to protect settlers, driven by a grim past and unmatched survival…
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 B2AdventureDeadwood Dick, the Prince of the Road; or, The Black Rider of the Black HillsA young, striking hunter named Fearless Frank joins a rugged caravan bound for the gold-rich Black Hills, where danger looms from hostile tribes and lawless men.
Level B2AdventureDeadwood Dick Jr. Branded; or, Red Rover at Powder Pocket.A daring train robbery unfolds as masked men halt a speeding engine, aiming to seize the Castleville Bank's secret shipment.
Level B2RomanceDead Shot; Or, The White Vulture: A Romance of the YellowstoneA seasoned guide haunted by his father’s murder leads a wagon train through the perilous Yellowstone wilderness, where fierce Native tribes and untamed nature threaten every step o…
Level C1MysteryDead Men Tell No TalesA young woman with a mysterious past embarks on a long sea voyage back to England, accompanied by a noble step-father and a motley crew of passengers, each carrying their own secre…
Level C1MysteryDead Man's RockHaunted by a cryptic will and a family legacy tied to a legendary gem, a man unravels dark secrets from his grandfather's mysterious past, smuggling tales, and a vanished fortune.
Level B2AdventureDead Man's Land: Being the Voyage to Zimbambangwe of certain and uncertain blacks and whitesWhen a determined tutor’s tales of daring adventures ignite the imaginations of two spirited boys, their quiet country estate becomes the starting point for an extraordinary voyage…
Level C1RomanceDe L'Orme.: The Works of G. P. R. James, Esq., Vol. XVI.A young man’s thirst for adventure draws him into perilous errors and bitter regrets in a tale that explores honor, virtue, and the harsh consequences of reckless ambition.
Level B2FantasyDay of the DruidIn a fog-shrouded land, Gaar wrestles with restless longing and ancient legends of a sleeping beauty guarded by deadly Druids.
Level C1AdventureDavid MalcolmA young boy sets off on a thrilling fishing trip into the mysterious mountains, eager to prove his bravery despite his mother’s cautious warnings.
Level A2AdventureDavid Lannarck, Midget: An Adventure StoryA determined circus midget escapes a threatening pursuer in Cheyenne, only to find friendship and adventure when a towering Westerner comes to his aid.
Level B2FantasyDavid Blaize and the Blue DoorA boy named David Blaize discovers a secret world beneath the ordinary, where flame-cats dance and peculiar creatures appear once the electric light is out.
Level C1AdventureDavid Balfour: Being Memoirs Of His Adventures At Home And Abroad, The Second Part: In Which Are Set Forth His Misfortunes Anent The Appin Murder; His Troubles With Lord Advocate Grant; Captivity On The Bass Rock; Journey Into Holland And France; And Singular Relations With James More Drummond Or Macgregor, A Son Of The Notorious Rob Roy, And His Daughter CatrionaAfter inheriting a lairdship and fortune, David Balfour navigates the treacherous streets of Edinburgh, caught between dangerous intrigues and his own uncertain fate.
Level B2AdventureDave Porter's Great Search; Or, The Perils of a Young Civil EngineerA young civil engineer braves Montana’s rugged mountains and brewing storms, only to face old enemies and the mysterious disappearance of his closest loved ones.
Level A2MysteryDave Porter on Cave Island; Or, A Schoolboy's Mysterious MissionWhen a mysterious crisis threatens his benefactor’s fortune, schoolboy Dave Porter embarks on a thrilling investigation during the Christmas holidays.
Level A2MysteryDave Porter in the South Seas; or, The Strange Cruise of the Stormy PetrelA determined American boy embarks on a daring voyage across the mysterious South Seas, seeking answers about his unknown parentage.