Fantasy
Read Fantasy Classics in English
1,193 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 Ægle and the elf, a fantasy, Zicci: A Tale — Complete and Zero Data. 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 FictionQueen of the Flaming DiamondIn a bustling night club, a mysterious dancer captivates the crowd with a dazzling diamond that seems almost otherworldly, drawing a reluctant, troubled man into a night of intrigu…
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 C1Science FictionPygmalion's SpectaclesStep into a groundbreaking invention that transforms dreams into vivid reality, where a mysterious professor offers a device that immerses you fully in a story—sight, sound, taste,…
Level B2FantasyPuck of Pook's HillTwo children’s midsummer play awakens the mischievous Puck, who invites them on a magical journey through England’s ancient past, where history and legend come alive beneath the hi…
FantasyPuck in pastureStep into a whimsical world where fairies, leprechauns, and enchanted creatures roam the pastoral landscapes, inviting you to explore their magical tales through verse and vivid im…
Level B2Science FictionPsychotennis, Anyone?In a future where telekinesis revolutionizes sports, a high-stakes psychotennis match turns deadly as players wield their minds against each other in a dangerous battle for control…
Level B2FantasyPrince Ricardo of Pantouflia: Being the Adventures of Prince Prigio's SonIn a kingdom where fairy gifts shape destinies, Prince Ricardo defies expectations by shunning books and chasing wild adventures, much to his clever father King Prigio’s concern.
Level B2FantasyPrince Prigio: From "His Own Fairy Book"In the whimsical kingdom of Pantouflia, where ancient legends awaken and dragons turn into princesses with a kiss, a royal baby boy is born amid skepticism about fairies and magic,…
Level C1FantasyPrince PrigioA royal baby’s christening turns magical when unseen fairies bestow enchanted gifts—like a purse that never empties and seven-league boots—sparking a fantastical tale of a prince d…
Level B2Science FictionPreferred RiskIn a world where a powerful Company controls every risk and weapon, an Adjuster arrives in Naples amid sudden, tense security measures and an urgent manhunt.
Level C1FantasyPoseidon's paradise: the romance of AtlantisIn a dazzling island kingdom where ancient customs clash with looming change, mighty captains gather to prove their valor and face the fate of Atlantis.
Level C1FantasyPortland, Oregon, A.D. 1999, and other sketchesA mysterious woman from 1828 recounts her journey westward and reveals astonishing visions of Portland's future in the year 1999, blending history with prophetic glimpses of techno…
Level B2Science FictionPolitical ApplicationIn a near-future world where matter transference is real, a physicist’s disappearance triggers a bodyguard’s hunt through political intrigue and scientific wonders—like a living Ne…
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 B2Science FictionPoint of DepartureAn administrative officer is caught in a web of mystery involving a missing $300,000, stolen letters, and a secretive expedition to Egypt.
Level C1FantasyPleiades Club—Telegraphers' Paradise on Planet MarsOn Mars, a reunion of telegraphers celebrates Lincoln’s birthday, blending nostalgia with visions of harmony and eternal life.
Level B2Science FictionPlanet in ReverseIn a forbidden zone beyond Uranus, a lone pilot encounters a mysterious, backward-walking girl on Neptune—her presence defying reality and challenging everything he knows about spa…
Level B2Science FictionPirates of the GormIn a solar system rife with alien intrigue, a secret agent aboard a space-flier awakens to an assassination attempt by a mysterious Ganymedan pirate.
Level B2Science FictionPioneerA trained canine faces a bewildering and nerve-wracking journey as he is strapped into a mysterious, roaring machine and launched into an unknown adventure filled with strange smel…
Level B2FantasyPiccolissimaA tiny girl no taller than an inch lives a delicate life in a world crafted from nature’s smallest wonders, from cocoanut cradles to poppy-leaf bonnets.
Level C1MysteryPharos, The Egyptian: A RomanceA mysterious visitor arrives bearing an urgent message from Cyril Forrester, a man caught between sanity and supernatural experience tied to his late Egyptologist father's legacy.
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 B2MysteryPhantom of the ForestTrapped in a relentless snowstorm, a group stumbles upon a mysterious, brutally maimed body on a remote mountain road—one that defies explanation and hints at a deadly legend haunt…
Level C1FantasyPhantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and WomenOn his twenty-first birthday, a young man unlocks a mysterious secretary left by his late father, uncovering a hidden world where dreams, nature, and spirits intertwine in a haunti…
Level B2FantasyPhantasmagoria and Other PoemsOn a cold winter night, a shy little ghost unexpectedly appears, ready to share the curious etiquette of haunting and the unseen world of spectres, phantoms, and goblins that dwell…
Level B2FantasyPeter and WendyWhen Wendy learns that growing up is inevitable, Peter Pan arrives to whisk her and her brothers away to the magical Neverland, where adventure, pirates, and never-ending childhood…
Level C1FantasyPeter SchlemihlA man loses his shadow in a mysterious pact, thrusting him into a surreal struggle between identity and isolation.
Level B2FantasyPeter Pan in Kensington GardensA baby who escaped the human world at just seven days old discovers he can fly and explores the magical Kensington Gardens, where fairies and wonders await—but he struggles to reme…
Level C1FantasyPeter IbbetsonA man imprisoned for murder recounts his haunting life story from a criminal asylum, revealing mysterious connections to a noblewoman and the tragic events that led to his madness…
Level B2Science FictionPeril OrbitTrapped in a tiny spaceship orbiting perilously close to the sun, pilot Jim MacDonald battles scorching heat and dwindling hope as he drifts helplessly on a deadly, inescapable pat…
Level C1FantasyPennsylvania Dutch Rip Van Winkle: A romantic drama in two actsIn a Pennsylvania Dutch village, Rip Van Winkle returns from the woods with tales and troubles, stirring gossip and jealousy among neighbors as old rivalries and romantic tensions…
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 B1FantasyPeggy's GiantOn her lonely birthday, Peggy discovers a sparkling green ring that brings to life a gentle giant right in her nursery.
Level C1Science FictionPastoral AffairOn a desolate Arabian island, Colonel Glinka searches for the elusive Sidi Doctor Stephens amid wary locals and harsh landscapes, uncovering a strange microcosm where survival and…
Level C1FantasyPapa's own girl: A novelIn a quiet Massachusetts village, a young girl’s world is upended by the sudden arrival of mysterious twin sisters, stirring childhood wonder and family tensions.
Level B2Science FictionPalos of the Dog Star PackOn a stormy night, a doctor is summoned to investigate the mysterious condition of Jason Croft, a man rumored to be dead or in a deep sleep, whose eyes hint at hidden mystical know…
Level B2FantasyOzma of Oz: A Record of Her Adventures with Dorothy Gale of Kansas, the Yellow Hen, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, Tiktok, the Cowardly Lion, and the Hungry Tiger; Besides Other Good People too Numerous to Mention Faithfully Recorded HereinCaught in a fierce ocean storm, young Dorothy Gale embarks on a perilous journey with her ailing uncle, leading her back to the magical Land of Oz where old friends and new adventu…
Level C1FantasyOver the borderAs the battleship Argyll waits in the dark for an elusive enemy, officers debate the future of naval warfare amid threats from airships and submarines.
Level C1FantasyOutlandA restless woman rejects a practical marriage offer, haunted by an inner yearning for passion and creative freedom amid the quiet desolation of her new home near Broken Tree.
Level B2Science FictionOut of the EarthIn a dystopian future where dissent means death, a group of condemned prisoners is sent through the terrifying Black Passage, facing darkness and despair as they struggle to surviv…
Level B2Science FictionOut of Time's AbyssFive men explore a lush, perilous island teeming with prehistoric beasts and deadly dangers, testing their courage and survival skills as they navigate an ancient wilderness where…
Level C1Science FictionOut of MindAmid bureaucratic tensions and compulsory vacations, a mysterious and little-known planet called Nirva beckons with secrets hidden beneath its idyllic surface, challenging a rigid…
Level C1FantasyOur trip to BlunderlandThree boys, inspired by Alice’s adventures, try to follow her into Wonderland—not by sleeping, but by imagination and friendship—guided by the very Alice who once slipped through t…
Level B2FantasyOur Young Aeroplane Scouts in Germany; or, Winning the Iron CrossTwo young aviators find themselves entangled in a high-stakes game of espionage when a secret agent drags them into a dangerous mission to uncover a mysterious figure named Ardelle…
Level B2FantasyOtto of the Silver HandIn a ruthless medieval world ruled by a fearsome robber baron, young Otto navigates the harshness of castle life and the wildness beyond, discovering the power of gentleness and lo…
Level B2FantasyOswald Bastable and OthersTwo brothers' playful bet over a fives ball leads to a mysterious disappearance and a leaking greenhouse that invites unexpected adventures.