CEFR B2 · Upper-intermediate
Read Upper-intermediate Classics in English (B2)
2574 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.
- 2,574
- books
Level B2FantasyTom Swift and The Visitor from Planet XWhen a powerful earthquake devastates their laboratory, young inventor Tom Swift and his friend Bud race against time to save their mentor and uncover the mysterious force behind t…
Level B2AdventureTom Swift and His Wizard Camera; Or, Thrilling Adventures While Taking Moving PicturesA young inventor guards his secret creations when a mysterious, hurried visitor arrives with urgent business, sparking intrigue and adventure amid incredible machines and daring in…
Level B2AdventureTom Swift and His Wireless Message; Or, The Castaways of Earthquake IslandA young inventor’s routine is interrupted by a dusty, chaotic arrival—a mule-drawn wagon carrying a mysterious telegram that promises to launch Tom Swift into a thrilling adventure…
Level B2FantasyTom Swift and His War Tank; Or, Doing His Bit for Uncle SamA young inventor wrestles with a secret mission that feels like his duty to "do his bit" as he prepares for a daring flight to witness aviator contests, while mysterious plans and…
Level B2AdventureTom Swift and His Undersea Search; Or, the Treasure on the Floor of the AtlanticA young inventor and his friend uncover astonishing news of untold millions in sunken treasure beneath the ocean, setting the stage for a daring undersea adventure to claim riches…
Level B2Science FictionTom Swift and His Submarine Boat; Or, Under the Ocean for Sunken TreasureAn inventive young man returns from a daring airship flight to join his father in perfecting a groundbreaking submarine, aiming to explore the ocean depths and uncover hidden treas…
Level B2AdventureTom Swift and His Sky Racer; Or, The Quickest Flight on RecordA young inventor is challenged to build a revolutionary, high-speed monoplane to compete for a thrilling ten-thousand-dollar prize at a prestigious aviation meet, pushing the bound…
Level B2FantasyTom Swift and His Photo Telephone or the Picture That Saved a FortuneA young inventor defies skepticism to create a photo telephone that transmits images alongside sound, challenging the limits of science and technology.
Level B2AdventureTom Swift and His Motor-Cycle; Or, Fun and Adventures on the RoadA daring young inventor faces off against a reckless speedster on the road, sparking a rivalry that leads to thrilling mechanical adventures and record-breaking challenges.
Level B2AdventureTom Swift and His Motor-Boat; Or, The Rivals of Lake CarlopaA young inventor eyes a damaged motor-boat up for auction, hoping to revive it and make a splash on Lake Carlopa.
Level B2AdventureTom Swift and His Great Searchlight; or, on the border for Uncle SamA young inventor perfects a groundbreaking noiseless airship motor while facing threats from an old rival who might sabotage his secrets.
Level B2FantasyTom Swift and His Giant TelescopeA young inventor reveals a mysterious new crystal that bends light in astonishing ways, sparking dreams of exploring distant planets with his giant telescope.
Level B2AdventureTom Swift and His Giant Cannon; Or, The Longest Shots on RecordA young inventor tests his latest creation—a giant cannon—while an old prospector seeks funding for a daring expedition to find a lost opal mine near Panama.
Level B2FantasyTom Swift and His Electric Runabout; Or, The Speediest Car on the RoadA young inventor sets out to build the fastest electric car ever, aiming to win a prestigious prize and outpace his rival in a thrilling race of speed and ingenuity.
Level B2AdventureTom Swift and His Electric Rifle; Or, Daring Adventures in Elephant LandA young inventor perfects his electric rifle and prepares for daring tests, while navigating rivalries, family challenges, and the promise of thrilling adventures in exotic Elephan…
Level B2FantasyTom Swift and His Electric Locomotive; Or, Two Miles a Minute on the RailsA young inventor faces fierce corporate rivalry as he tackles the challenge of creating an unprecedented electric locomotive capable of two miles a minute, racing against time and…
Level B2FantasyTom Swift and His Big Tunnel; Or, The Hidden City of the AndesWhen a mysterious stranger arrives with an urgent message, young inventor Tom Swift must protect his groundbreaking inventions and uncover hidden secrets, aided by his loyal giant…
Level B2FantasyTom Swift and His Air Scout; Or, Uncle Sam's Mastery of the SkyA daring young inventor prepares to take his hesitant companion on a thrilling first flight in his speedy, double-winged aeroplane, promising safety and adventure above the clouds.
Level B2FantasyTom Swift and His Aerial Warship; Or, The Naval Terror of the SeasA young inventor wrestles with the challenges of perfecting an aerial warship—a daring flying machine designed to carry heavy weaponry and redefine naval warfare from the skies.
Level B2FantasyTom Swift Among the Fire Fighters; Or, Battling with Flames from the AirA young inventor and his loyal companions face a sudden, mysterious uproar outside their home, hinting at an urgent crisis that demands their daring skills and inventive genius.
Level B2AdventureTom Swift Among the Diamond Makers; Or, The Secret of Phantom MountainA young inventor finds himself guarding a jewelry store alone when a suspicious man attempts a daring theft, sparking a thrilling adventure filled with mystery and danger.
Level B2AdventureTom Strong, Lincoln's Scout: A Story of the United States in the Times That Tried Men's SoulsIn the tense borderlands of Western Maryland, a father and son ride into a land shadowed by slavery and unexpected danger.
Level B2AdventureTom Slade with the ColorsTom Slade struggles with the call to serve in the army during wartime but is urged by his scoutmaster to find his own way to contribute at home.
Level B2AdventureTom Slade on the RiverAt a lively summer camp by the Hudson, a boy named Raymond, once frail and alone, prepares to welcome troop arrivals and embrace adventure alongside his steadfast companion, Jeb Ru…
Level B2AdventureTom Slade on a TransportTom Slade returns to his hometown after harrowing adventures at sea, reconnecting with old friends and confronting his past as he navigates new challenges and loyalties during wart…
Level B2MysteryTom Slade on Overlook MountainWhen New York City’s thirst swallows the village of West Hurley, old Caleb Dyker becomes a wandering outcast, crossing paths with restless scout Tom Slade.
Level B2MysteryTom Slade in the north woodsWhen Tom Slade returns from his adventurous summer at Temple Camp, the spirit of the wild north woods calls him back into action.
Level B2AdventureTom Slade at Temple CampAt Temple Camp, Tom Slade unexpectedly wins the assistant camp manager election, despite his awkwardness and the political maneuvers behind the scenes.
Level B2AdventureTom Slade at Black LakeAn eighteen-year-old scout, Tom Slade, returns from war to the familiar wilderness of Temple Camp, where scouting skills and adventure beckon him beyond the battlefield.
Level B2AdventureTom Slade at Bear MountainA routine visit to Aunt Martha’s cottage in Kingston turns into a thrilling adventure as Tom Slade stumbles upon outlaws, hidden secrets, and a mysterious treasure in the wilds of…
Level B2AdventureTom Slade : Boy Scout of the Moving PicturesIn a rough neighborhood where mischief is Tom Slade’s daily routine, a chance encounter with a scoutmaster challenges his wild ways and hints at a new path beyond pranks and stone-…
Level B2AdventureTom Sawyer AbroadTom Sawyer, never satisfied with past adventures, sets off on a new journey abroad, determined to outshine the village postmaster’s tales of travel.
Level B2AdventureTom Newcombe; Or, the Boy of Bad HabitsA wealthy boy with every toy imaginable, Tom Newcombe battles his own bad habits and stubborn pride, spiraling into frustration and chaos despite the comforts around him.
Level B2AdventureTom Fairfield's Pluck and Luck; Or, Working to Clear His NameA determined young man returns to Elmwood Hall, ready to face new challenges alongside his loyal friends, while mysterious secrets from their adventurous summer begin to surface.
Level B2AdventureTom Burnaby: A Story of Uganda and the Great Congo ForestIn the heart of Central Africa, a fierce struggle unfolds as oppressed slaves and their white officers revolt against ruthless Arab overlords.
Level B2AdventureTom Akerley: His Adventures in the Tall Timber and at Gaspard's Clearing on the Indian RiverA tense clash erupts between officers over the honor of a fallen comrade, setting the stage for daring aerial adventures and a quest for truth amid war’s shadows.
Level B2AdventureToby Tyler; Or, Ten Weeks with a CircusA hungry, spirited boy named Toby longs to escape his strict guardian and the hardships of small-town life by joining the vibrant circus that has come to town, promising adventure…
Level B2AdventureTo Win or to Die: A Tale of the Klondike Gold CrazeA lone adventurer braves the brutal winter wilderness, hauling his sledge through treacherous mountains in search of the Klondike’s elusive gold.
Level B2AdventureTo The WestA young clerk haunted by loss and hardship faces a grim future in London’s unforgiving cityscape, while mysterious visitors stir memories and hopes of escape.
Level B2AdventureTo Alaska for Gold; Or, The Fortune Hunters of the YukonTwo determined Maine brothers, orphaned and struggling after a lumber company's collapse, embark on a daring journey to Alaska’s Klondike goldfields, facing grueling wilderness and…
Level B2FantasyTing-a-lingIn an enchanted Eastern kingdom, a sheltered princess encounters a mysterious, dignified stranger while out walking—sparking a thrilling adventure filled with danger, unexpected br…
Level B2AdventureTimmy WhoofA curious cinnamon bear cub named Timmy explores the vast plains and faces the dangers of wolves and coyotes under the watchful eye of his protective mother.
Level B2AdventureTimber-WolfIn the remote settlement of Big Pine, a violent scuffle uncovers raw gold, igniting fierce rivalries and testing loyalties in the rugged southwestern wilderness.
Level B2AdventureTim and TipAn eleven-year-old boy and his quirky dog escape an abusive guardian who wants to reclaim them for his own gain.
Level B2AdventureTillicums of the Trail: Being Klondike Yarns Told to Canadian Soldiers Overseas by a Sourdough PadreAmid the grim backdrop of war, a chaplain weaves vivid tales of the Klondike Gold Rush, transporting soldiers to a land of fierce adventure, harsh wilderness, and unforgettable cha…
Level B2AdventureTicket No. "9672"In a remote Norwegian inn bracing for the summer rush, Hulda awaits news from her faraway beloved while mysterious visitors arrive on a stormy night, setting the stage for an adven…
Level B2AdventureTi-Ti-Pu: A Boy of Red RiverA courageous Scottish family braves a perilous voyage to settle in the untamed wilderness of Hudson’s Bay, where young Hector and his loyal sheepdogs face fierce rivals and the cha…
Level B2AdventureThrough the Sikh War: A Tale of the Conquest of the PunjaubA young English boy, orphaned and raised far from home, receives news that could change his fate: a distant uncle serving as a European officer in the Sikh army invites him into a…