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 B2MysteryLinda Carlton, Air PilotA determined young woman seizes her chance for a thrilling first flight despite warnings, soaring into the skies with a daring pilot and encountering unexpected dangers that test h…
Level B2MysteryLinda Carlton's Perilous SummerA daring young aviator and her spirited friend take to the skies in their trusty autogiro, only to witness a shocking hit-and-run accident that pulls them into a perilous mystery.
Level B2MysteryLinda Carlton's Ocean FlightA daring young aviatrix faces a desperate race against time through dense fog to save a baby whose life hangs by a thread.
Level B2MysteryLinda Carlton's Island AdventureA daring young aviator, celebrated for her solo transatlantic flight, defies societal expectations to pursue a thrilling career in the skies.
Level B2MysteryLinda Carlton's Hollywood FlightWhen famed aviatrix Linda Carlton returns from a mysterious week-long flight, friends and family eagerly await news of her latest adventure.
Level B2AdventureLin McLeanA young, skilled cow-puncher restless with routine decides to leave his Wyoming camp and seek new adventures beyond the familiar open ranges.
Level B2AdventureLillian Morris, and Other StoriesA daring captain leads a perilous wagon train across the untamed American West during the gold rush, facing wild landscapes, hostile tribes, and the harsh realities of frontier lif…
Level B2AdventureLightning Jo, the Terror of the Santa Fe Trail: A Tale of the Present DayTrapped by a relentless Comanche siege, a desperate courier races on a dying mustang to Fort Adams, carrying a grim plea for reinforcements to save women and children stranded fort…
Level B2AdventureLightning ExpressAmid the bustling world of the Lake Shore Railroad, young Tommy Toppleton wields power as president, but his spoiled arrogance sparks rivalry and moral challenges within the studen…
Level B2AdventureLife in the Red Brigade: London Fire BrigadeBrave firemen of London’s Red Brigade live and fight amidst smoke and flame, balancing perilous duty with the warmth of home.
Level B2AdventureLeo the Circus Boy; or, Life under the great white canvasYoung Leo Dunbar, bound to a harsh farmer after his parents' death, faces cruelty and injustice—until a runaway circus lion turns his world upside down, offering a thrilling chance…
Level B2RomanceLena GrahamSeparated from her parents and raised by a devoted aunt, young Lena Graham eagerly awaits the arrival of her sisters and the reunion with her family, stepping into a new life fille…
Level B2AdventureLeft on the PrairieA young boy grows up on the harsh American prairie, learning to care for his family and their horses while longing for his father’s safe return from long freighting journeys.
Level B2AdventureLeft on the Labrador: A Tale of Adventure Down NorthStranded on a cold, remote mail boat along the bleak Labrador coast, young Charley Norton craves adventure beyond the cramped decks and stale cabins.
Level B2AdventureLeft on Labrador; or, The cruise of the Schooner-yacht "Curlew": As Recorded by "Wash"A daring yacht cruise ventures into the icy, treacherous waters of Hudson Straits, where a crew faces fog, icebergs, polar bears, and encounters with indigenous peoples, all while…
Level B2AdventureLeft Behind; Or, Ten Days a NewsboyA young boy is accidentally left behind in bustling New York City while his family sails to Europe.
Level B2AdventureLeaves from a middy's logA midshipman aboard a British frigate in the Caribbean faces sudden peril when a mutiny aboard an English merchant ship threatens chaos.
Level B2RomanceLatitude 19°: A Romance of the West Indies in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and TwentyStranded in the West Indies in 1820, a castaway recounts harrowing adventures amid pirate caves, mystical rites, and colonial courts, all while grappling with danger and an unexpec…
Level B2AdventureLaramie Holds the RangeA young woman arrives at a remote mountain station, determined to reach Doubleday's ranch despite the harsh, indifferent frontier and its rugged inhabitants.
Level B2AdventureLaddie: A True Blue StoryIn a world where enchanted woods hide secrets and magic, a little sister embarks on a daring solo journey to deliver a mysterious letter for her brother Laddie, facing unseen dange…
Level B2AdventureLabrador Days: Tales of the Sea ToilersCaught in a sudden squall on the icy Labrador seas, a small fishing crew—including two determined boys—struggles to survive after their boat capsizes far from shore.
Level B2AdventureKutnar, Son of PicIn a harsh prehistoric world, a cunning hunter named Gonch sets out on a perilous journey to meet the legendary Mammoth Man, a mysterious craftsman whose superior flint blades coul…
Level B2AdventureKobo: A Story of the Russo-Japanese WarAmid the looming Russo-Japanese War, a young British observer aboard a ship witnesses the tense approach to conflict in East Asia, uncovering the courage and strategy behind Japan’…
Level B2AdventureKit of Greenacre FarmOn lookout duty at Greenacre Farm, Kit faces the challenge of protecting a prized huckleberry patch from persistent berry thieves.
Level B2FantasyKisington TownIn the peaceful town of Kisington, young Harold, a beloved and gifted reader, discovers the magic held within the town's library, forging friendships and unlocking stories that pro…
Level B2AdventureKing of the Air; Or, To Morocco on an AeroplaneA wealthy but stubborn man tests his new motor-car alone, only to face unexpected mechanical trouble on a country road.
Level B2AdventureKing o' the Beach: A Tropic TaleAboard a steamer bound for Australia, young Carey Cranford’s restless spirit craves adventure, eager to explore exotic islands and brave the tropical seas.
Level B2AdventureKing Matthias and the Beggar BoyA mysterious fortress with no doors or windows guards secrets as a lone traveler arrives, weary and curious.
Level B2RomanceKing Arthur's Knights: The Tales Re-told for Boys & GirlsJourney into a world of magic, valor, and chivalry where King Arthur and his knights embark on daring quests to protect the weak, uphold truth, and defend honor in a land alive wit…
Level B2RomanceKing Arthur and the Knights of the Round TableStep into a world of chivalry, magic, and noble quests with King Arthur and his legendary knights as they face battles, enchantments, and the search for the Holy Grail in a realm w…
Level B2AdventureKidnapping in the Pacific; Or, The Adventures of Boas Ringdon: A long four-part YarnStranded on a remote Pacific island after a shipwreck, a group of naval men seek shelter with a mysterious old sailor whose grudging hospitality hides a dark past—setting the stage…
Level B2RomanceKidnapped at the Altar; Or, The Romance of that Saucy Jessie BainA chance glimpse of the elusive Jessie Bain haunts Hubert Varrick, a man bound to marry another, stirring jealousy and doubt amid a glamorous summer setting.
Level B2AdventureKiddie the ScoutIn the wild Wyoming frontier, a skilled scout known as Kiddie is missed as tensions rise with a looming threat of an Indian horse raid.
Level B2AdventureKid ScanlanA hard-hitting welterweight boxer known as Kid Scanlan battles his way to fame, trading brains for brawn and glory in the ring.
Level B2AdventureKibun Daizin; Or, From Shark-Boy to Merchant PrinceA determined orphan boy journeys alone to Kumano, seeking to become an apprentice at the town’s leading dry-goods house.
Level B2AdventureKen Ward in the JungleTwo brothers embark on a daring expedition into Mexico's untamed jungle, where wild rivers, exotic wildlife, and ancient mysteries await.
Level B2RomanceKate Bonnet: The Romance of a Pirate's DaughterIn 17th-century Barbados, bright young Kate Bonnet contemplates her father’s mysterious ship and secretive plans to cruise the islands, while a hopeful suitor watches from the rive…
Level B2AdventureKaffir, Kangaroo, Klondike: Tales of the Gold FieldsTwo inexperienced adventurers leave behind comfortable lives to brave the harsh Australian desert in search of gold, encountering mysterious discoveries and a secretive old prospec…
Level B2AdventureJust his luckThree boys face harsh consequences after a daring peach theft turns sour, revealing sharp conflicts of loyalty and power in a small village.
Level B2AdventureJunior High School Literature, Book 1Explore a rich collection of stories, poems, and ballads that inspire courage, loyalty, and love of nature and country, weaving American ideals into adventures from chivalry to mod…
Level B2AdventureJungle and Stream; Or, The Adventures of Two Boys in SiamTwo adventurous boys navigate life in the wilds of Siam, surrounded by exotic jungles, rivers, and creatures, as they face daily challenges from nature and culture in a remote, tro…
Level B2AdventureJulian Mortimer: A Brave Boy's Struggle for Home and FortuneA determined sixteen-year-old boy joins a rugged trapper guiding a wagon train through dangerous frontier lands, where every night brings the threat of Indian attacks and the fight…
Level B2AdventureJosiah in New York; or, A coupon from the Fresh Air FundA young farm boy from a tiny village eagerly prepares for his first solo journey to bustling New York City, fueled by the promise of visiting friends he met through the Fresh Air F…
Level B2RomanceJolly Sally Pendleton; Or, the Wife Who Was Not a WifeIn a summer village where wealthy hearts and social ambitions collide, two dazzling sisters vie for the attention of a charming young millionaire determined to escape society’s exp…
Level B2FantasyJohn Whopper: The NewsboyA daring newsboy's shortcut turns into a thrilling fall through the earth, leading him to a mysterious land on the globe's opposite side.
Level B2AdventureJohn Gayther's Garden and the Stories Told ThereinIn a sprawling, aristocratic garden tended by the seasoned John Gayther, mysterious stories unfold as he tends the earth and shares tales from his adventurous past.
Level B2FantasyJohn Dough and the CherubIn a bustling bakery filled with sweet aromas, a mysterious Arab named Ali Dubh flees from shadowy pursuers through the streets, sparking curiosity and hinting at an extraordinary…
Level B2AdventureJohn Corwell, Sailor and Miner; and, Poisonous Fish: 1901A weary colonial governor receives a visit from John Corwell, a seasoned sailor who brings news of a magnificent new harbor and fertile islands in the South Seas, sparking hope for…