Fantasy
Read Fantasy Classics in English
5 fantasy 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 fantasy classics to read in English as a learner?
The best fantasy classics for English learners are the well-known titles you can read in the original — start with The Bride of the Sun, The Brick Moon, and Other Stories and The Brass Bottle. 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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| Title | Chapters | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbolt, the Ranger; or, The Aerial Demon of the Mountain | 26 | A2 |
| Alice in Wonderland, Retold in Words of One Syllable | 14 | A2 |
| Andersen's Fairy Tales | 18 | A2 |
| English Fairy Tales | 43 | A2 |
| Grimms' Fairy Tales | 62 | A2 |
Level A2MysteryRainbolt, the Ranger; or, The Aerial Demon of the MountainAs an emigrant train departs Omaha, two men conspire in secret, setting the stage for a thrilling mystery involving a shadowy figure known as the Aerial Demon of the Mountain.
Level A2FantasyAlice in Wonderland, Retold in Words of One SyllableA curious girl follows a talking white rabbit down a deep hole, tumbling into a strange world where doors are locked and magic potions change her size.
Level A2Children'sAndersen's Fairy TalesEighteen timeless tales including The Emperor's New Clothes, The Snow Queen, and The Little Match Girl.
Level A2Children'sEnglish Fairy TalesClassic English folk tales collected by Joseph Jacobs — Jack and the Beanstalk, Tom Tit Tot, The Three Little Pigs and more.
Level A2Children'sGrimms' Fairy TalesSixty-two beloved folk tales — from Hansel and Gretel to Rumpelstiltskin — retold in simple English.