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 B2MysteryThe lost charmA sharp-witted man races against time to catch a stagecoach in a rugged wilderness where a daring robbery has just taken place.
Level B2AdventureThe loss of the SwanseaTwo young brothers set sail for America on a well-armed brig, but a restless crew and a troubled captain threaten their voyage.
Level B2AdventureThe long trail: A story of African adventureTwo determined men lead a weary caravan through harsh African terrain, driven by ambition to uncover hidden riches and study untamed wildlife.
Level B2MysteryThe long patrolIn the remote northern Rockies, Corporal David Dexter discovers the lifeless body of a fellow Mountie, sparking a relentless manhunt through treacherous wilderness to bring ruthles…
Level B2FantasyThe little elves seeking the beautiful worldFour curious elves set out from their queen’s enchanted pine palace to find the fabled beautiful world beyond their cold northern home.
Level B2AdventureThe life story of a squirrelA young squirrel named Scud faces his first daring climbing lesson, only to find his family’s safety threatened by lurking human enemies.
Level B2AdventureThe last spike, and other railroad storiesA determined young man with no connections arrives to work on the mammoth task of building the first Pacific Railroad, proving his grit and skill amidst fierce challenges and stric…
Level B2AdventureThe land beyond the mistTrapped in relentless rain and mist, pioneer Tom Cameron leads a weary caravan through Oregon's treacherous wilderness, battling nature and rising tensions as hopes for a promised…
Level B2Science FictionThe isle of dead shipsA mysterious floating island formed from countless shipwrecks drifts in the Atlantic, defying maps and tempting fate.
Level B2AdventureThe island pirate, a tale of the MississippiA traveler seeking adventure journeys through the Mississippi valley, encountering a notorious pirate imprisoned in a state penitentiary.
Level B2AdventureThe hermit hunter of the wildsIn a quiet farmhouse, young Tommy Talisker drifts into a world where firewood speaks of ancient trees and seasons past, hinting at adventures waiting beyond his modest life.
Level B2AdventureThe happy sixSix spirited children forge a new club, The Happy Six, as they face the exciting possibility of a sea voyage from sunny California to Europe, blending adventure with friendship and…
Level B2AdventureThe great Pike's Peak rushAs thousands swarm toward the Pike's Peak gold fields in 1859, young Terry Richards faces a tempting choice between the hard life of the family ranch and the wild promise of striki…
Level B2AdventureThe gray godBroke and stranded in the tropical Fiji Islands, Bob Stanton faces desperation and danger amid vibrant island life.
Level B2AdventureThe golden story bookIn the tense days before Waterloo, young Jean le Grand must race against time to warn the English General of a deadly trap, facing danger, betrayal, and impossible odds on a desper…
Level B2AdventureThe gold rock of the ChippewaIn 1775 near the Great Lakes, two American brothers face judgment from a Chippewa tribe torn between hostility and hospitality.
Level B2Science FictionThe gods of MarsA man long believed dead returns with a secret: the power to travel between planets at will.
Level B2AdventureThe fort in the wildernessYoung hunters navigate the dangers of the Virginia wilderness amid rising tensions between settlers and Native tribes led by Chief Pontiac.
Level B2AdventureThe fool of the familyThirteen-year-old Tommy’s good intentions lead to chaos at home, as his zeal turns simple chores into disasters.
Level B2AdventureThe flying chanceA young naval ensign with a passion for flying faces rejection due to imperfect eyesight, forcing him to abandon his dreams of aviation and confront the harsh realities of military…
Level B2Science FictionThe eternal savageA primal hunter in a savage Stone Age jungle must prove his worth by facing a ferocious saber-toothed tiger, while a modern woman finds herself mysteriously drawn into this ancient…
Level B2AdventureThe eternal masculineIn the depths of the Canadian wilderness, a boy and his enigmatic guide, Josef, navigate ancient trails and hidden dangers, blending youthful curiosity with keen woodcraft as they…
Level B2AdventureThe desert homeVast and varied, the Great American Desert stretches over a million square miles of shifting sands, rugged mountains, and surprising oases, inviting daring explorers to uncover its…
Level B2FantasyThe daughter of the dawnIn a London study, a mysterious visitor clad in feathers and cloaks arrives with a tale of Maori magic and ancient secrets, drawing the narrator into a world where legend and reali…
Level B2AdventureThe cruise of the SnarkA daring crew abandons comfort and convention to sail their small yacht, the Snark, around the world, driven by a thirst for personal achievement and the call of the sea’s wild adv…
Level B2AdventureThe cruise of the Canoe ClubFour adventurous boys pool their savings and seek expert advice to buy canoes for an epic cruise, navigating challenges of cost, choice, and camaraderie as they set out to explore…
Level B2RomanceThe city in the seaA young writer in post-war London struggles to find his place amid the bustling streets and fading romance, until a mysterious submerged city promises adventure beyond the ordinary…
Level B2FantasyThe chronicles of Fairy landStep into a magical forest where firelight transforms into enchanted castles, brave knights, and mischievous faeries.
Level B2AdventureThe children of Old Park's TavernAt Old Park's Tavern, the bustling preparations for a lively political convention bring Dolly, a curious city girl, into the heart of country life, where debates, feasts, and unexp…
Level B2AdventureThe cheerful blackguardA half-Spanish, half-Irish youth embarks on a restless quest across the Great Plains, haunted by mysterious howls and the search for his lost brother.
Level B2Science FictionThe cave girlStranded on a lonely shore, a fragile intellectual faces a mysterious, shadowy creature lurking at the forest’s edge, forcing him to confront his fears and primal instincts in a de…
Level B2Science FictionThe bridge of lightAn explorer’s chance discovery in an old Spanish port leads to a journey steeped in ancient Mayan legends, mysterious symbols, and forgotten technologies.
Level B2AdventureThe boy nihilistA young American heir embarks on a global journey, unknowingly stepping into a secret world of revolution and intrigue.
Level B2AdventureThe book of friendly giantsA lonely herdboy named Ivan hears mysterious cries in the forest and ventures into the darkness, where he encounters the gentle giants who defy fearsome legends with their kind hea…
Level B2AdventureThe blind lion of the CongoA world-traveling explorer returns home with tales of daring adventures across deserts and slave gangs, igniting a young scholar's dream of thrilling escapades in the Congo.
Level B2MysteryThe black cat, vol. I, no. 7, April 1896An ocean liner laden with thirty million dollars in gold embarks on a perilous voyage amid storms and intrigue, sparking fears of daring conspiracies and a gripping mystery at sea.
Level B2AdventureThe black barqueA battle-hardened sailor, freshly ashore in Havre, navigates a world of restless veterans and shifting loyalties after war’s end, seeking a new ship and a fresh start amid simmerin…
Level B2AdventureThe air splasherDaredevil pilot King Horn defies death with reckless aerial stunts that thrill crowds and test the limits of gravity.
Level B2RomanceThe adventures of Alphonso and Marina: An Interesting Spanish TaleIn Granada, the beautiful heiress Marina and dashing captain Alphonso share secret letters and moonlit lattice rendezvous, while her greedy guardian schemes to force her into a lov…
Level B2MysteryThe Zeppelin Destroyer: Being Some Chapters of Secret HistoryAmidst the dangers of early aviation and World War I’s aerial battles, a determined young pilot and his fellow airmen strive to outmatch the enemy’s deadly Zeppelins using daring e…
Level B2FantasyThe Zankiwank and The Bletherwitch: An Original Fantastic Fairy ExtravaganzaTwo children awaken at an empty Charing Cross Station to find themselves invited on a magical midnight train to Fable Land, where curious creatures like the kaleidoscopic Zankiwank…
Level B2AdventureThe Yukon Trail: A Tale of the NorthAs the midnight sun fades over the Yukon, a newcomer observes the rigid social divides of a frontier mining town where rough prospectors clash with a self-styled elite.
Level B2AdventureThe Young Woodsman; Or, Life in the Forests of CanadaA young boy in a growing Canadian village dreams of following his father's footsteps into the forest.
Level B2AdventureThe Young Wild-FowlersFour adventurous friends spend a crisp October by the Chesapeake Bay, eager to hunt the famed canvas-back ducks while navigating the challenges posed by poachers wielding massive d…
Level B2AdventureThe Young Voyageurs: Boy Hunters in the NorthEmbark on a thrilling journey through the vast, untamed fur countries of North America, where wild landscapes, scarce settlements, and elusive creatures challenge two young adventu…
Level B2AdventureThe Young Vigilantes: A Story of California Life in the FiftiesWhen a quick-thinking young rigger warns a train of a burning bridge, he earns a free ride and a chance to start fresh in Boston, navigating the bustling world of 1850s labor and o…
Level B2AdventureThe Young Treasure Hunter; Or, Fred Stanley's Trip to AlaskaA determined young boy leaves school to help his injured father and struggling family by seeking work at a promising new mining settlement in Alaska.
Level B2AdventureThe Young TrawlerAmid the rugged life of Yarmouth fishermen, a spirited boy boldly embraces the sea and its harsh demands, while his family confronts the trials that shape men and boys alike.