CEFR B1 · Intermediate
Read Intermediate Classics in English (B1)
15 books graded at CEFR B1 (intermediate) (including Elementary A2 titles) — learn English by reading the stories worth reading at exactly your level. Tap any word for an instant translation, listen to the narration, and save the vocabulary you meet. Start with a free sample.
What are the best B1 books to read in English?
The best B1 books to read in English are well-known classics whose own language sits at that level — start with The Lost Kitty, The Lost Army and The Little Nightcap Letters. Each is the complete book, labelled CEFR B1 (intermediate), with tap-to-translate, narration and saved vocabulary, so you read a real story while building the English you actually meet in it.
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| Title | Chapters | CEFR |
|---|---|---|
| The Grand Cham's Diamond: A Play in One Act | 1 | B1 |
| The Bridal March; One Day | 9 | B1 |
| The Bad Boy at Home, and His Experiences in Trying to Become an Editor: 1885 | 30 | B1 |
| Susan Gets Ready for Church: A Monologue | 2 | B1 |
| Ramsey Milholland | 21 | B1 |
| Love Letters of a Rookie to Julie | 1 | B1 |
| Lost Diaries | 1 | B1 |
| A fishing trip on the planet Mars | 1 | B1 |
| A Daughter of the Morning | 19 | B1 |
| Alice's Adventures in Wonderland | 12 | B1 |
| Anne of Green Gables | 38 | B1 |
| Little Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy | 47 | B1 |
| A Little Princess | 18 | B1 |
| Heidi | 23 | B1 |
| The Secret Garden | 27 | B1 |
Level B1ClassicsThe Grand Cham's Diamond: A Play in One ActIn a modest London home, the Perkins family wrestles with ordinary frustrations and secretive romances, while news of a dazzling jewel theft—the Grand Cham’s Diamond—stirs intrigue…
Level B1ClassicsThe Bridal March; One DayIn a Norwegian valley, a legendary fiddler’s haunting Bridal March weaves through generations, shaping love and fate.
Level B1ClassicsThe Bad Boy at Home, and His Experiences in Trying to Become an Editor: 1885A mischievous young man with grand ambitions dives into the chaotic world of newspaper publishing, navigating quirky editors, odd tasks, and the lively hustle of New York’s press s…
Level B1ClassicsSusan Gets Ready for Church: A MonologueSusan rushes through a chaotic Sunday morning, juggling last-minute preparations, misplaced items, and reluctant duties as she begrudgingly gets ready for church—where a returned m…
Level B1ClassicsRamsey MilhollandA young boy watches a Decoration Day parade with his grandfather, sparking a candid conversation about courage, fear, and the realities of war.
Level B1ClassicsLove Letters of a Rookie to JulieIn the midst of army camp life, a rookie soldier pens heartfelt, humorous letters to his beloved Julie, capturing the trials of training, quirky comrades, and the bittersweet momen…
Level B1ClassicsLost DiariesStep into the mischievous world of St James's School through the candid diary entries of Smith Minor, where childhood pranks, school rivalries, and unexpected adventures paint a vi…
Level B1ClassicsA fishing trip on the planet MarsAn ordinary fishing trip turns extraordinary when a mysterious flower whisks an angler away to Mars, where he reunites with a missing Earthman and discovers a vibrant society power…
Level B1ClassicsA Daughter of the MorningCaught between the harsh realities of farm life and the quiet desperation of a troubled neighbor, a young girl begins writing a secret book to capture her world, revealing the stru…
Level B1FantasyAlice's Adventures in WonderlandDown the rabbit-hole into a logic-bending world of riddles and talking creatures.
Level B1Children'sAnne of Green GablesThe classic historical novel by L.
Level B1Children'sLittle Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and AmyThe classic childrens novel by Louisa May Alcott.
Level B1Children'sA Little PrincessWealthy, imaginative Sara Crewe is left penniless at her London boarding school and made a servant — yet keeps her kindness and courage against all odds.
Level B1Children'sHeidiOrphaned Heidi is sent to live with her gruff grandfather on a Swiss mountain, and her sunny spirit warms everyone she meets — a heart-warming Alpine classic.
Level B1Children'sThe Secret GardenSour, lonely Mary Lennox is sent to a great Yorkshire house and discovers a locked, hidden garden — and brings it, and herself, and a sickly boy, back to life.