Science Fiction
Read Science Fiction Classics in English
250 science fiction 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 science fiction classics to read in English as a learner?
The best science fiction classics for English learners are the well-known titles you can read in the original — start with The Mummy! A Tale of the Twenty-Second Century, The Mouthpiece of Zitu and The Moralist. 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 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 B2Science FictionPemrose Lorry, Camp Fire GirlA spirited Camp Fire Girl stands at the brink of a groundbreaking space adventure, ready to launch the Thunder Bird rocket and send humanity’s first message beyond Earth’s atmosphe…
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 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 B2Science FictionOrdeal in SpaceIn the depths of space, Lieutenant Mike Logan faces a deadly mission: transport the man who murdered his brother to Earth for execution, all while wrestling with his burning desire…
Level B2Science FictionOperation LorelieIn a post-apocalyptic world where war has wiped out life, two men venture into a ruined city to uncover the fate of missing teams.
Level B2MysteryOne-Way Ticket to NowhereA space traveler returns to Earth to find his twin brother entangled in a dangerous web of family conflict and business intrigue.
Level B2Science FictionOne Out of TenA charming contestant on a new TV quiz show reveals she's from Mars and hints at a secret invasion underway, with Martians blending invisibly among Earthlings and wielding telepath…
Level B2Science FictionOne Martian AfternoonOn a harsh, sun-scorched Mars, young Marilou struggles with her desire to escape to Earth and the realities of Martian life, including dark survival secrets and cultural clashes th…
Level B2Science FictionOnce Upon A PlanetOn a war-torn planet, the mightiest warrior-king Miotis faces an unprecedented crisis: his subjects have abandoned war, leaving him restless and powerless.
Level B2Science FictionOn a lark to the planets: A sequel to "The wonderful electric elephant"Soaring beyond Earth’s atmosphere in a magical balloon, young travelers embark on a breathtaking journey through the solar system, encountering dazzling planets and mysterious cele…
Level B2Science FictionOn a Torn-Away World; Or, the Captives of the Great EarthquakeTwo adventurous college friends unveil their groundbreaking airship, the Snowbird, ready for a daring trial flight that promises speed and innovation.
Level B2Science FictionOld ShagWhen a brakeman faces a deadly crisis aboard a high-speed freight train loaded with dynamite, a mysterious shaggy-haired stranger appears to guide him through the chaos—unveiling s…
Level B2Science FictionNothing But the BestA man discovers he can travel between parallel worlds—each subtly different—and seeks out his counterpart to reveal the astonishing truth and the secrets that might change everythi…
Level B2Science FictionNot a Creature Was StirringIn a world where the sun sickens and humanity has mysteriously vanished, Tom Gannett awakens alone in a desolate Nevada desert, unaware he may be the last man on Earth.
Level B2Science FictionNo Sons Left to Die!In a rigid, star-faring society where boys are prized for telepathic battle skills and rules are deadly, Susan risks everything to find Darth Brady, a young man lost to the mysteri…
Level B2Science FictionNo Moving PartsWhen an emergency light flashes for the first time in centuries, Hansen contacts the elusive Captain Fromer, who reveals a bizarre crisis: their ship's door won’t open, grounding t…
Level B2Science FictionNext Door, Next WorldA daring pilot prepares for his first interstellar mission aboard the sleek new Cosmos XII, yearning to explore distant stars and unknown worlds, while Earth-bound desires and myst…
Level B2Science FictionMy past is mineIn a world where color has vanished from memory, a man haunted by the loss seeks connection and understanding with a stranger who may share his fate.
Level B2Science FictionMy Lady SeleneA young astronaut with a secret family legacy embarks on a perilous moon mission where nothing is as it seems, and every memory blurs between reality and mystery in the cold silenc…
Level B2MysteryMurderer's BaseOn a remote asteroid, two space beacon servicemen uncover a radioactive treasure, but greed turns deadly as one plots to eliminate his cautious partner to claim the prize alone.
Level B2Science FictionMr. Chipfellow's JackpotAn aging genius who revolutionized technology leaves behind a mysterious will that promises a jackpot to anyone on Earth—setting the stage for a global contest that challenges mort…
Level B2Science FictionMoonlight and RobotsIn a society where marriage rituals include a mysterious robot romance game, Thad must navigate deception and identity through lifelike facsimiles to win the right to wed.
Level B2Science FictionMoon GlowA historic American moon mission faces unexpected challenges as Captain Junius Robb and his crew explore the lunar surface, navigate communication blackouts, and grapple with weigh…
Level B2Science FictionMonumentA scientist known for accidental breakthroughs unveils his greatest invention yet: a crystal-powered perpetual motion pendulum housed in a fortress-like monument.
Level B2Science FictionMonsoons of DeathA young lieutenant eager for adventure is assigned to assist a cautious meteorologist on a remote Martian station, where mysterious delays in vital atmospheric data threaten humani…
Level B2Science FictionMoney is the Root of All GoodOn Lyrane, a society thrives by rewarding good deeds with luxury currency, spawning a unique stock market where virtuous individuals become corporations.
Level B2Science FictionMists of MarsIn a Martian desert where Earthmen vanish into a deadly white mist, Special Investigator Barry Williams confronts a mysterious force tied to ancient Martian justice.
Level B2Science FictionMissionAn alien explorer from a dying Mars lands on Earth to assess its primitive tree-dwelling inhabitants and determine if the planet can sustain a Martian colony, wielding devastating…
Level B2Science FictionMisruleIn a government building under siege during the chaotic annual People's Day, Glen Wheatley navigates hidden corridors and safety-holes to survive the escalating destruction unleash…
Level B2Science FictionMimsy's JokeAn elite crew lands on a cold, desolate Mars to explore an ancient, crumbling city that hints at long-lost intelligent life—yet the eerie silence and the looming unknown threaten t…
Level B2Science FictionMilk RunA rusty freighter crew drifts through hyperspace on a routine run, unaware that the mysterious alien creatures they've loaded are awakening—and taking over their ship.
Level B2Science FictionMembership DriveAn alien visitor accidentally lands on Earth and nonchalantly reveals his presence to stunned officials, challenging their assumptions about humanity's place in the galaxy while na…
Level B2Science FictionMeeting at the SummitAs global tensions soften, the President faces an extraordinary invitation to meet atop Mount Rainier—a mysterious conference that could alter the fate of the world and challenge e…
Level B2Science FictionMaster of NoneWhen mysterious signals from Ganymede, Jupiter’s largest moon, announce contact from an intelligent alien race, a sleepy small-town man and his curious friend grapple with the thri…
Level B2Science FictionMartian V.F.W.In a bustling New York parade celebrating the International Geophysical Year, an unexpected group of towering, colorful ants led by the enigmatic Martian V.
Level B2Science FictionMan MadeA veteran astronaut with prosthetic limbs shares his extraordinary life spanning centuries, exploring distant planets and confronting the challenges of advanced synthetic body part…
Level B2Science FictionLost on the Moon; Or, in Quest of the Field of DiamondsTwo boys uncover a Martian newspaper article claiming a field of diamonds on the moon, sparking a daring quest to verify this astonishing discovery amid linguistic puzzles and thri…
Level B2Science FictionLost in the FutureAfter humanity's first hyperspace journey, two explorers land on a seemingly Earth-like planet—only to find themselves out of sync with its inhabitants, trapped seconds ahead in ti…
Level B2Science FictionLost in the Atlantic Valley; Or, Frank Reade, Jr., and His Wonder, the "Dart"A young inventor unveils the Dart, a magnificent electric-powered submarine designed for deep-sea exploration, and sets off with a scientist to investigate the mysterious Atlantic…
Level B2Science FictionLooking Backward: 2000-1887A man from 1887 awakens in the year 2000 to find a transformed society built on cooperation and equality, challenging the failings of capitalism with a peaceful revolution toward a…
Level B2Science FictionLongevityIn a post-apocalyptic world, Captain Hinrik leads a daring expedition to rediscover the lost western continent, only to uncover eerie remnants of a vanished civilization and crypti…
Level B2Science FictionLesson for TodayAfter a devastating nuclear apocalypse, Helen and her child Robbie find themselves mysteriously protected under a strange dome and sustained by alien food—now they must journey acr…
Level B2Science FictionLes MachinesIn a future where the line between humans and machines blurs, Isobel d'Larte faces trial for her husband's brutal murder.
Level B2Science FictionJubilation, U.S.A.Two curious aliens in metallic suits arrive on a strange, dusty highway and cautiously venture into a desert bar where human customs—like gambling and suspicious glances—challenge…
Level B2Science FictionJoy RideIn a world dominated by cybernetic control and automated publishing, unexpected glitches unleash strange and rebellious messages, erratic traffic systems, and mysterious broadcast…
Level B2Science FictionJohn Harper's InsightA factory worker shocks everyone by abandoning his steady job to pursue an impossible dream: becoming a concert pianist with no prior training.