Mystery
Read Mystery Classics in English
8 mystery 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 mystery classics to read in English as a learner?
The best mystery classics for English learners are the well-known titles you can read in the original — start with The Chink in the Armour, The Childerbridge Mystery and The Chief Legatee. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Banner Boy Scouts Mystery | 30 | A2 |
| Rainbolt, the Ranger; or, The Aerial Demon of the Mountain | 26 | A2 |
| Lady Jim of Curzon Street: A Novel | 36 | A2 |
| Dave Porter on Cave Island; Or, A Schoolboy's Mysterious Mission | 31 | A2 |
| Dave Porter in the South Seas; or, The Strange Cruise of the Stormy Petrel | 37 | A2 |
| Andersen's Fairy Tales | 18 | A2 |
| Fifty Famous Stories Retold | 50 | A2 |
| Grimms' Fairy Tales | 62 | A2 |
Level A2MysteryThe Banner Boy Scouts MysteryWhen Ken Armstrong’s little sister, Betty, vanishes from their usual haunts, he embarks on a desperate search through neighbors’ homes and nearby parks, uncovering unsettling clues…
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 A2MysteryLady Jim of Curzon Street: A NovelCaught between financial ruin and a fracturing marriage, Jim Kaimes and his wife Leah struggle to navigate the sharp edges of love and survival in high society, where every word ma…
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.
Level A2Children'sAndersen's Fairy TalesEighteen timeless tales including The Emperor's New Clothes, The Snow Queen, and The Little Match Girl.
Level A2Children'sFifty Famous Stories RetoldFifty short, famous stories from history and legend — King Alfred and the cakes, the sword of Damocles, and more — retold in plain English for young and new readers.
Level A2Children'sGrimms' Fairy TalesSixty-two beloved folk tales — from Hansel and Gretel to Rumpelstiltskin — retold in simple English.