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 B2AdventureAir Service Boys Flying for Victory; Or, Bombing the Last German StrongholdTwo daring young American pilots take to the skies over the Argonne Forest in 1918, facing relentless German forces and deadly battles to turn the tide in the final push of World W…
Level B2AdventureAir MonsterIn a tense, secret mission, Lieutenant Serge Larko is tasked with piloting the cutting-edge XO5 on a non-stop flight to the United States to sabotage the powerful new American airs…
Level B2AdventureAhead of the ArmyAs distant cannon fire signals the outbreak of war along the Rio Grande, a young lieutenant and his fellow officers brace for the challenges ahead in a conflict that will shape the…
Level B2Science FictionAgainst TetrarchTrapped on the brutal planet Tetrarch IV, where humans die young and endure slave labor in toxic mines, Rod Harrow confronts a haunting past and a mysterious ally, Mona Darlanan, w…
Level B2Science FictionAfter London; Or, Wild EnglandAfter a mysterious event leaves London abandoned, nature reclaims the land, transforming fields into vast forests and swamps.
Level B2AdventureAfloat; or, Adventures on Watery TrailsA spirited Boy Scout troop, led by the resourceful Elmer, plans a thrilling late-summer adventure to reclaim their beloved outdoor freedom after a rainy, malaria-stricken season.
Level B2AdventureAfloat on the FloodAs relentless rains swell the Evergreen River, the small town of Carson braces for a devastating flood, forcing a group of adventurous boys to navigate rising waters, looming disas…
Level B2AdventureAfar in the ForestIn a wild, untamed forest on the edge of civilization, a determined family braves harsh wilderness and the threat of hostile forces to carve out a new home.
Level B2AdventureAdventures of a Telegraph Boy; or, "Number 91"A resourceful telegraph boy known as Number 91 navigates the bustling streets of New York, taking on errands that lead him into unexpected adventures and encounters.
Level B2AdventureAdventures of a Sixpence in Guernsey by A NativeOn a bright New Year's day in Guernsey, a sixpence passes from children’s eager hands to a mysterious captain, whisking the coin—and the reader—into a world of charming family mome…
Level B2AdventureAdventures of Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 36 to the LastTwo boys embark on a daring mission to free a captive friend, defying rules and risking everything with clever tricks and unyielding determination in the heart of the Mississippi V…
Level B2AdventureAdventures of Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 31 to 35As Huck and Jim drift down the river, they face mounting dangers when Huck’s trusted companion is captured, forcing Huck to confront dark schemes and desperate choices in the heart…
Level B2AdventureAdventures of Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 26 to 30A cunning king and duke take refuge in a small town, weaving tangled lies and schemes while Huck navigates a web of deception, secret rooms, and uneasy alliances.
Level B2AdventureAdventures of Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 21 to 25Two con men rehearse Shakespeare and stage sword fights on a lazy Mississippi river town’s raft, while the locals loaf, gossip, and scheme under the hot sun.
Level B2AdventureAdventures of Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 16 to 20A young boy and a runaway slave drift down the Mississippi River, haunted by the weight of conscience and the hope of freedom.
Level B2AdventureAdventures of Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 11 to 15A tense murder mystery unfolds in a small town where suspicion falls on a runaway slave and a grieving father, while whispers of hidden money and secret hideouts stir danger along…
Level B2AdventureAdventures of Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 06 to 10Trapped by his abusive father in a remote cabin, a boy dreams of freedom while plotting a daring escape from confinement and cruelty along the Mississippi River’s wild frontier.
Level B2AdventureAdventures of Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 01 to 05A restless boy struggles with the constraints of civilized life under the Widow Douglas, yearning for freedom and adventure along the Mississippi River.
Level B2FantasyAdventures in Wallypug-LandStep into the whimsical kingdom of Why, where animals talk, birds debate politics, and a mysterious invitation leads to adventures alongside the quirky Wallypug king.
Level B2AdventureAdventures in Many LandsA skilled trapper faces a terrifying ordeal when separated from his party in the African wilderness, forced to feign death to survive a deadly encounter with a pack of cunning hyen…
Level B2AdventureAdventures in AustraliaTwo brothers journey through the harsh Australian wilderness, armed and determined to find their cousin’s station and secure a future for their family.
Level B2AdventureAdventures in AlaskaVenture into the rugged wilderness of Alaska during the intense Nome gold rush, where a missionary lives alongside miners, braves harsh conditions, and hunts to survive.
Level B2AdventureAdventures in Africa: By an African TraderStranded in the vast Kalahari Desert after a savage attack, a determined trader and his nephew struggle against thirst, wild animals, and hostile forces while navigating an unforgi…
Level B2AdventureAdventure of a KiteA breezy October morning sets the stage for a thrilling kite-flying adventure as James White and friends race across meadows, battling fierce winds and a wild, powerful kite that s…![Cover of Adrift on the Pacific: A Boys [sic] Story of the Sea and its Perils by Edward Sylvester Ellis](https://dsx1pat3ljtul.cloudfront.net/books/daeqvhge1ofc73dh894g.webp)
Level B2AdventureAdrift on the Pacific: A Boys [sic] Story of the Sea and its PerilsA grieving captain reluctantly agrees to transport a mysterious little girl named Inez across the vast Pacific to Japan, where her missionary parents await.
Level B2AdventureAdrift on the AmazonA determined young man known as “Fighting Jones” faces relentless struggles in school and business, challenging authority and injustice at every turn.
Level B2AdventureAdrift in the Wilds; Or, The Adventures of Two Shipwrecked BoysTwo sixteen-year-old cousins, Elwood and Howard, reunite for a summer journey from Brooklyn to their families in booming California, accompanied by their loyal guardian Tim O'Roone…
Level B2Science FictionAdrift in the Unknown; or, Queer Adventures in a Queer RealmWhen Professor Quinn and his steel "castle" vanish without a trace, along with a powerful railroad magnate, the mystery deepens into a thrilling adventure exploring strange realms…
Level B2AdventureAdrift in a BoatA lively seaside picnic in Cornwall turns tense when two young friends are caught by the tide, sparking an unexpected adventure filled with friendship, danger, and the wild beauty…
Level B2AdventureAcross the Cameroons: A Story of War and AdventureTwo boys from different worlds forge a deep friendship amid country shoots and woodland adventures, only to face tension when a proud German officer arrives at their estate.
Level B2AdventureAcross TexasWhen Herbert Watrous’s health falters, his friend Nick Ribsam’s wholesome country life offers hope and healing.
Level B2AdventureAcross India; Or, Live Boys in the Far EastA young millionaire and his companions embark on a thrilling voyage across India aboard the steam-yacht Guardian-Mother, encountering daring sea rescues, royal hospitality, and adv…
Level B2AdventureAaron in the WildwoodsA determined boy confined to crutches defies expectations by mastering a spirited Gray Pony that obeys no one but him, inspiring awe and mystery across the wild Georgia landscape.
Level B2MysteryAaron Rodd, DivinerIn foggy London, a reclusive lawyer with a shadowed past encounters a mysterious young woman whose family has suffered great hardships, drawing him into a web of secrets and confid…
Level B2AdventureA son of the cityA young boy defies his parents' rules to embark on a secret early morning fishing adventure, savoring the thrill of freedom and friendship before dawn breaks over the city.
Level B2AdventureA royal smugglerTwo boys embark on a perilous voyage to Batavia, seeking fortune and family ties, only to face fierce monsoons, mysterious markets, and the shadowy world of smuggling in the treach…
Level B2Science FictionA princess of MarsA seasoned soldier’s mysterious manuscript reveals a life filled with adventure, loss, and a secret yearning beneath a calm exterior.
Level B2AdventureA new Robinson CrusoeA young Irish sailor recounts his perilous voyage aboard a formidable ship bound for San Francisco and China, where a mysterious passenger named James Robinson Crusoe defies a brut…
Level B2AdventureA millionaire at sixteenAt sixteen, Louis Belgrave inherits a vast fortune and a magnificent steam-yacht, embarking on a daring ocean cruise to rescue his beloved mother lost at sea.
Level B2RomanceA master of craftA young woman waits alone on a quiet wharf, hoping to meet the elusive Captain Flower, while his loyal mate watches her with growing curiosity.
Level B2AdventureA little gipsy lassAn English stranger ventures into the wild moorlands to find a gypsy encampment, guided by the spirited and fearless young Lotty Lee.
Level B2AdventureA little Irish girlIn a bustling London school for young ladies, Norah O'Brien, the youngest pupil, dreams beyond geography lessons and school walls, longing for adventure as the Easter holidays appr…
Level B2AdventureA knife in timeIn the rugged Colorado Hills, Tom Morgan, a skilled but mistrusted mule driver carrying a mysterious knife, navigates harsh freighting work and tense rivalries while preparing for…
Level B2AdventureA gentle pioneerIn the harsh winds of a March night, a young girl prepares to leave her childhood home on a pioneering journey westward, facing separation and hardship with hope for reunion and a…
Level B2AdventureA frontier knightTorn between the steady comforts of home and the wild unknown, a young woman chooses to join her sister and a close companion on a daring journey to the Texan frontier, where adven…
Level B2AdventureA Young Inventor's Pluck; or, The Mystery of the Willington LegacyAn inventive young man faces hardship when the factory closes, money runs out, and he's wrongly accused of arson, but his cleverness and a mysterious family legacy set him on a dar…
Level B2AdventureA Young Hero; Or, Fighting to WinWhen a fierce rivalry threatens to erupt into a full-blown fight among schoolboys, one determined lad steps in to restore peace, setting the stage for a tale of courage, friendship…
Level B2AdventureA Young HeroAmid rising tensions and looming war, young Phil dreams of becoming a soldier like his father but struggles with lessons and fears for his family's safety.