CEFR B2 · Upper-intermediate
Read Upper-intermediate Classics in English (B2)
2602 books graded at CEFR B2 (upper-intermediate) — 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 B2 books to read in English?
The best B2 books to read in English are well-known classics whose own language sits at that level — start with £19,000, Zula and Zoraida: A Romance of the Harem and the Great Sahara. Each is the complete book, labelled CEFR B2 (upper-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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Level B2AdventureThe Jungle BookIn the heart of the jungle, a wolf pack faces the threat of the fierce tiger Shere Khan, whose hunger for man disrupts the delicate balance of the wild.
Level B2FantasyThe Ivory ChildAn adventurous hunter finds himself drawn into a mysterious conflict involving a colossal elephant god and the enigmatic Black Kendah tribe.
Level B2AdventureThe Island of Gold: A Sailor's YarnA resilient boy named Ransey Tansey cares for his little sister and their loyal dog in a humble countryside cottage, where simple routines mask the hardships they've faced.
Level B2AdventureThe Island of EnchantmentAs Venice faces a looming invasion and internal strife, young Zuan Gradenigo is summoned by his ailing uncle, the doge, who fiercely vows to defend their cherished island of Arbe f…
Level B2AdventureThe Island Trapper; or, The Young White-Buffalo HuntersA rugged frontiersman follows mysterious music echoing through Pawnee territory, uncovering danger and intrigue along the Oregon Trail.
Level B2AdventureThe Island House: A Tale for the Young FolksWhen a sudden flood isolates a house and traps the children inside, resourceful young Alfie sets out on a daring rescue using nothing but a washing tub.
Level B2MysteryThe Island CampAs the Lennox cousins arrive for their holiday at the old family estate, the Vaughan children prepare to camp on the mysterious island in the garden’s river.
Level B2AdventureThe Iron TrailNavigating treacherous Pacific waterways, a seasoned railroad builder turned dreamer joins a cautious sea captain on a journey through breathtaking yet perilous coastal wilderness,…
Level B2FantasyThe Iron Star — And What It Saw on Its Journey Through the Ages: From Myth to HistoryJourney through a primeval world where fire is a precious treasure and ancient fears roam the forest.
Level B2AdventureThe Iron Boys in the Steel Mills; or, Beginning Anew in the Cinder PitsIn the relentless heat of the steel mills, a young accident department worker races against time and obstructive Iron and Steel Police to reach a disaster site, revealing the harsh…
Level B2AdventureThe Iron Boys in the Mines; or, Starting at the Bottom of the ShaftA determined sixteen-year-old boy fights through obstacles and hostile reception to secure a job in the dangerous coal mines, proving strength and resolve beyond his years.
Level B2AdventureThe Iron Boys as Foremen; or, Heading the Diamond Drill ShiftTrapped in a runaway mining cage hurtling through the depths, three men cling to survival amid chaos and danger.
Level B2AdventureThe Inca EmeraldA mysterious professor arrives with a tantalizing claim about the legendary Inca emerald lost in a sacred lake, sparking a high-stakes quest filled with rare gems, ancient legends,…
Level B2AdventureThe Ice QueenThree young siblings, left to fend for themselves after their parents’ deaths, navigate hardship and hope in a small town.
Level B2RomanceThe Hunter Hercules, or, The Champion Rider of the Plains: A Romance of the PrairiesA daring young hunter roams the vast Texas prairie, seeking a lost heir and adventure, when a desperate cry for help leads him into a deadly encounter with a panther—and a mysterio…
Level B2MysteryThe Hunniwell boys and the platinum mysteryTwo adventurous brothers, skilled pilots and fishermen, are drawn into a secret mission by a government agent, promising a summer far from ordinary.
Level B2AdventureThe House of SpiesIn the dead of night, Jasper Benham confronts a daring stable break-in by ruthless horse thieves, setting off a pulse-pounding chase and a fight to protect what’s left from a ruthl…
Level B2FantasyThe House of Arden: A Story for ChildrenTwo children, Edred and Elfrida Arden, live in a once-grand but now crumbling family estate by the sea, struggling with the hardships of lost fortune and unwelcome lodgers.
Level B2RomanceThe House Under the Sea: A RomanceA seasoned seaman embarks on a mysterious voyage to the remote Ken Archipelago, driven by a secret cause tied to a woman named Ruth Bellenden, as his ship nears uncharted shores un…
Level B2AdventureThe House Boat Boys; Or, Drifting Down to the Sunny SouthTwo boys on the banks of the Ohio River face uncertain futures until a letter from a seafaring uncle offers a thrilling escape aboard a tramp steamer bound for New Orleans and adve…
Level B2AdventureThe Hosts of the AirTrapped in the grim reality of World War I trenches, a young soldier wrestles with the brutal landscape and the memory of a distant love, while the thunder of artillery and the sha…
Level B2AdventureThe Honor of the Big SnowsIn a remote northern post, John Cummins faces a haunting night as his beloved Mélisse hears mysterious music before her final moments.
Level B2AdventureThe Hollow Tree Snowed-In Book: Being a continuation of stories about the Hollow Tree and Deep Woods peopleIn the heart of the Big Deep Woods, the Hollow Tree People—Mr.
Level B2AdventureThe History of Little Peter, the Ship BoyIn a quiet hamlet, young Peter faces hardship as he cares for his ailing mother and tends their humble home, while his father’s turbulent seafaring past casts a shadow over their f…
Level B2AdventureThe History of Little King Pippin: With an Account of the Melancholy Death of Four Naughty Boys, Who were Devoured by Wild Beasts. And the Wonderful Delivery of Master Harry Harmless, by a Little White Horse.A poor but virtuous boy, Peter Pippin dreams of learning beyond his humble life.
Level B2AdventureThe Hilltop Boys: A Story of School LifeTwo adventurous boys at Hilltop Academy race down a steep hill to meet arriving classmates, narrowly avoiding a mysterious newcomer standing in their path.
Level B2AdventureThe Hilltop Boys on the RiverA resourceful boy determined to join his friends on the river refuses handouts and sets out to build his own motorboat, turning scraps and a small engine into an adventure in ingen…
Level B2AdventureThe High School Boys' Training HikeA resourceful high schooler negotiates to rent an innovative camping wagon for a summer adventure, uncovering its hidden potential and the quirky owner’s stubborn pride along the w…
Level B2AdventureThe High School Boys' Fishing TripTeen Tom Reade devises a clever plan to help young Timmy sneak past his watchful father after curfew, setting off an adventurous night of daring and quick thinking in a small town.
Level B2AdventureThe High School Boys' Canoe ClubSix high school friends face a summer of unexpected challenges and adventures when a failed Indian exposition goes up for auction in their town, pitting them against rivals and tes…
Level B2AdventureThe High School Boys in Summer CampSix high school boys face summer challenges as they navigate friendship, adventure, and a risky canoe sale, all while encountering mysterious strangers and testing their courage in…
Level B2RomanceThe Hidden Cabin: a pathetic story in condensed formHigh atop Palomar Mountain, a mysterious hidden cabin becomes the backdrop for a heartfelt romance filled with nature’s beauty, deep friendship, and inspiring messages of manhood a…
Level B2AdventureThe Heroes of the School; or, The Darewell Chums Through Thick and ThinAt Darewell High, a sudden expulsion shocks the students, but when John Newton tries to shift blame onto Fenn Masterson, secrets and loyalties among friends are put to the test in…
Level B2AdventureThe Hero of Ticonderoga; or, Ethan Allen and His Green Mountain BoysIn the tense winter of 1764, Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys confront a royal proclamation that threatens their land and loyalty.
Level B2AdventureThe Hero of Garside SchoolAt Garside School, young Paul Percival wrestles with the legacy of a naval family lost to war and the shadows of looming conflict.
Level B2AdventureThe Heritage of the HillsIn the rugged hills of Halfmoon Flat, a tense standoff unfolds between a calm, fearless rider and a furious adversary, revealing a land where law, survival, and grudges collide ben…
Level B2AdventureThe Heiress of Wyvern CourtA shy nine-year-old heiress journeys to her uncle’s farm in Cherton, where new friendships and the charm of country life await.
Level B2AdventureThe Heart of a DogIn a meticulously managed fox farm, one clever silver fox defies captivity by digging his way to freedom under watchful eyes, revealing the wild intelligence and spirit that no hum…
Level B2AdventureThe Heart of UnagaIn the vast, unforgiving Canadian North, a determined police officer and his loyal Indigenous scouts confront the mysteries and dangers of the wilderness, where legends of "hiberna…
Level B2Science FictionThe Heads of ApexA desperate soldier of fortune answers a mysterious advertisement, plunging into a secretive mission led by a shadowy, wheelchair-bound man with an uncanny presence.
Level B2AdventureThe Haven Children; or, Frolics at the Funny Old House on Funny StreetA lively household brims with mischievous children, playful monkeys, and unexpected surprises as Daisy Havens wakes to a day full of frolics and a mysterious letter from Papa promi…
Level B2MysteryThe Haunted Sentry Box of Porto RicoBeneath the old fort of San Cristobal lies a sentry box shrouded in mystery after a soldier and a beloved priest vanish without a trace.
Level B2AdventureThe Haunted MineA young telegraph messenger boy takes a risky gamble on a mysterious sealed box at an express office auction, convinced it holds hidden treasure.
Level B2MysteryThe Haunted Hangar: Sky Scouts/Air Mystery series #3Teen pilots Larry, Dick, and cautious Sandy make a daring forced landing at a haunted estate, where eerie noises and ghostly glows spark their curiosity.
Level B2AdventureThe Hartley brothersTwo brothers embark on a daring journey to India, facing battles, desert rides, and dark deeds as they follow the spirit of early Christian knights.
Level B2AdventureThe Happy FamilyIn the rugged West, Andy Green, a seasoned cowpuncher, navigates the untamed landscape and clashes with the naive newcomer Sherwood Branciforte, revealing the raw beauty and deep-r…
Level B2FantasyThe Happy AdventurersA young girl, sidelined by illness and injury, finds herself confined to a quiet country home where loneliness and restlessness threaten her spirit.
Level B2AdventureThe Guns of EuropeAmid the looming chaos of Europe’s great war, a young American traveler contemplates art and humanity, witnessing the stirring moments that ignite a global conflict.