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Read Children's Classics in English
3,688 children's 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 children's classics to read in English as a learner?
The best children's classics for English learners are the well-known titles you can read in the original — start with Æsop's fables in words of one syllable, Æsop's Fables: A Version for Young Readers and Æsop's Fables, Embellished with One Hundred and Eleven Emblematical Devices.. 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 B2AdventureThe Boy Scouts In RussiaStranded at the tense Russian-German border, American boy Frederick Waring faces exile and betrayal by a powerful Russian uncle.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Scouts Along the Susquehanna; or, The Silver Fox Patrol Caught in a FloodA spirited Boy Scout patrol sets out along the Susquehanna, braving the threat of a fierce storm with only their wits and rubber ponchos.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Scouts Afoot in France; or, With the Red Cross Corps at the MarneFour adventurous Boy Scouts navigate war-torn Europe to reach a sanitarium in Antwerp, facing military obstacles and the chaos of the Great War.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Scout pathfindersTwo Boy Scouts vanish mysteriously, sparking a tense search led by General Pershing.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Scout and Other Stories for BoysA determined Boy Scout sets out on a sweltering journey, carrying heavy burdens and embodying the Scout's rule to do a daily good turn, facing trials that test his courage, kindnes…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Scout Pathfinders; Or, Jack Danby's Best AdventureA troop of Boy Scouts embarks on an adventurous summer camp deep in the wild Adirondacks, tasked with exploring uncharted terrain, cataloging wildlife, and mastering the wilderness…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Scout Fire Fighters; Or Jack Danby's Bravest DeedAmid a looming forest fire near their Scout camp, resourceful Jack Danby and his friend Pete race to assess the threat and protect nearby homes, uncovering mysteries and testing th…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Scout AviatorsTwo Boy Scouts from America and England bond over their shared passion for scouting and the looming threat of war in Europe, discovering how their skills might prepare them for the…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy ScoutA determined Boy Scout endures a sweltering trek to do a good turn, carrying heavy burdens and facing mockery, until a mysterious young man in a sleek car offers unexpected aid and…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Ranchers on the Trail; Or, The Diamond X After Cattle RustlersYoung ranchers face the thrilling challenge of a massive spring round-up at Diamond X, where skill, courage, and teamwork are tested as they rope, brand, and protect their cattle f…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Ranchers of Puget SoundA young Boston boy, forced to leave his comfortable life, ventures west to Puget Sound seeking adventure and a new start on a rugged ranch.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Ranchers at Spur Creek; Or, Fighting the Sheep HerdersThree boys return to Diamond X ranch to find tension rising as their father receives troubling news about an impending conflict with sheep herders—threatening the peace and their w…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Ranchers Among the Indians; Or, Trailing the YaquisThree young cowboys set out on an adventurous trail to visit family, encountering the dangers of the wild West—from rattlesnakes to lurking threats—as they navigate the rugged land…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Land Boomer; Or, Dick Arbuckle's Adventures in OklahomaA determined sixteen-year-old joins the restless boomers eager to claim Oklahoma's disputed lands before the official opening.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Inventors' Flying ShipTwo young inventors prepare to test their groundbreaking Wondership, a versatile craft designed to travel by land, air, and water.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Inventors' Diving Torpedo BoatTwo inventive boys survive a runaway trolley crash and awaken in a mysterious workshop, where a brilliant inventor’s daring experiments promise thrilling underwater adventures with…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Inventors and the Vanishing GunTwo inventive teens, Jack and Tom, prepare to meet a renowned inventor arriving by a speedy aëroplane, setting the stage for daring adventures involving cutting-edge inventions and…
Level B2FantasyThe Boy Inventor's Wireless TriumphTwo inventive cousins on a remote island spring to life when a mysterious wireless signal crackles through the air, promising thrilling adventures and scientific wonders beyond the…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Hunters of KentuckyIn the rugged wilderness of Kentucky, twelve-year-old Jack Gedney receives a rifle and begins his training as a skilled hunter and marksman under his father's watchful eye.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy HuntersVenture up the mighty Mississippi to a remote French village and step inside the rugged home of a hunter-naturalist, where wild adventures and the mysteries of the western prairies…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Fortune Hunters in the South SeasStranded in Australia and struggling to find a cargo for their ship, a determined family faces the challenge of sailing home with empty holds—until a mysterious visitor might hold…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Fortune Hunters in YucatanA seasoned merchant crew aboard the sleek Seagull pauses at Magdalena Bay to deliver supplies to the Pacific Squadron, but for this young purser and his family, the call of adventu…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Fortune Hunters in PanamaA daring young navigator is tasked with steering a battered ship loaded with precious steel through perilous seas to save a valuable cargo from ruin.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Fortune Hunters in EgyptA daring midnight rescue on a quiet merchant ship leads to an escaped cabin-boy’s urgent tale, setting the stage for an adventurous journey to Egypt filled with mystery and danger…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Fortune Hunters in ChinaAn intrepid young purser aboard the adventurous merchant yacht Seagull embarks on a thrilling voyage to Canton, China, where mysterious customs, royal intrigues, and daring exploit…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Fortune Hunters in AlaskaA young boy’s world is shattered when a sailor delivers news that his father’s ship has sunk, leaving him an orphan.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Aviators' Treasure Quest; Or, The Golden GalleonTwo daring boy aviators prepare for the thrilling Hempstead Plains Cup air race, navigating fierce competition and uncovering secrets behind a mysterious rival’s advanced biplane.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Aviators with the Air Raiders: A Story of the Great World WarThree inventive boys near the WWI front line face espionage and danger as they prepare their advanced seaplane for a daring mission, caught between secret spies and the urgent dema…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Aviators on Secret Service; Or, Working with WirelessTwo daring teenage aviators, fresh from perilous adventures in their self-built airship, are recruited by the Navy for a secret mission to uncover a hidden explosive plant deep in…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Aviators in Record Flight; Or, The Rival AeroplaneIn a heated race for a $50,000 prize, daring aviators compete to fly from New York to San Francisco, while young reporter Billy Barnes follows their thrilling cross-country quest,…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Aviators in Africa; Or, an Aerial Ivory TrailThree daring boys prepare an ambitious aerial expedition into Africa, equipped with their trusty airplane, weapons, and supplies, ready to face wild landscapes, native tribes, and…
Level B2Children'sThe Boy Artist.: A Tale for the YoungA young artist captures the warm glow of firelight on his sister’s face, painting with passion despite their modest, lonely life in London.
Level B2AdventureThe Border Watch: A Story of the Great Chief's Last StandTwo boys and their friends navigate the perilous frontier of early Kentucky, caught between expanding settlements and fierce Native American resistance.
Level B2AdventureThe Border Boys with the Texas RangersThree daring boys arrive in the dusty border town of San Mercedes just as the Texas Rangers thunder into the streets to quell brewing conflicts along the Rio Grande.
Level B2AdventureThe Border Boys with the Mexican RangersIn a dark Sonoran canyon, a group of daring boys and their professor face wild dangers, from fiery bears to mysterious riders, as they navigate thrilling adventures on the Mexican…
Level B2AdventureThe Border Boys on the TrailTwo boys arrive at a dusty New Mexican border town, far from the comforts of the East, only to realize they’ve nearly left their absent-minded professor behind on the train.
Level B2AdventureThe Border Boys in the Canadian RockiesA tough young adventurer rescues a ragged boy from harsh treatment at a remote Canadian Rockies train station, sparking a journey into wild mountain terrain where courage and frien…
Level B2AdventureThe Border Boys Along the St. LawrenceA daring crew navigates the treacherous rapids of the St.
Level B2AdventureThe Border Boys Across the FrontierIn the blistering desert, a group of young adventurers and a quirky professor set out to uncover the mysteries of the Haunted Mesa, braving harsh landscapes, dwindling water, and u…
Level B2PoetryThe Book of NonsenseDive into a whimsical world where quirky characters and absurd situations unfold in playful limericks, blending nonsense and humor in delightful poetic form.
Level B2FantasyThe Book of DragonsA young boy suddenly learns he must become king, stepping from his nursery to a palace filled with ceremony and ancient books.
Level B2MysteryThe Boarded-Up HouseTwo lifelong friends living on either side of a mysterious, abandoned house find their summer plans spoiled by rain, but the boarded-up mansion's eerie presence and untold secrets…
Level B2AdventureThe Blue Raider: A Tale of Adventure in the Southern SeasStranded on a remote New Guinea beach, a group of men confront harsh wilderness and lurking dangers as they struggle to survive.
Level B2Children'sThe Blue Jar Story BookA young girl wanders London’s bustling streets, enchanted by colorful shops and pretty things, but must choose between a charming blue vase or practical new shoes—discovering the v…
Level B2Children'sThe Blue Birds' Winter NestWhen young Ruth visits her cranky Aunt Selina’s grand but gloomy estate, she brings warmth and kindness to break through the old lady’s loneliness and strict ways, all while nurtur…
Level B2AdventureThe Blue Birds at Happy HillsA spirited group of children embarks on their first solo journey to New York, navigating trains, secrets, and sibling squabbles.
Level B2Children'sThe Blue Bird for Children: The Wonderful Adventures of Tyltyl and Mytyl in Search of HappinessTwo brave children, Tyltyl and Mytyl, embark on a magical journey through enchanted realms, guided by a mysterious blue bird, seeking the true meaning of happiness amidst wondrous…
Level B2Children'sThe Blissylvania Post-OfficeOn a gloomy day, four imaginative children devise a charming plan to create their own post-office in a hollow tree, sparking a delightful adventure of friendship and fun through se…