CEFR B2 · Upper-intermediate
Read Upper-intermediate Classics in English (B2)
2794 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 B2Children'sCaptain of the CrewAt Hillton Academy, a lively group of boys return from Christmas break, ready to embrace the challenges and camaraderie of school life where athletics and honesty shape their chara…
Level B2AdventureCaptain Ted: A Boy's Adventures Among Hiding Slackers in the Great Georgia SwampTwo boys setting out to find the perfect Christmas tree in snowy Georgia woods tumble into an abandoned gold-mining pit, sparking a tense adventure as they struggle to escape and p…
Level B2AdventureCaptain KodakWhen a runaway circus elephant causes chaos in Hazenfield, young Allan Hartel’s fascination with photography is sparked by a missed chance to capture the moment.
Level B2AdventureCaptain JuneA spirited boy embarks on an unforgettable summer in Japan, where bustling streets and enchanting sights awaken his imagination and bring fairy tales to life.
Level B2AdventureCaptain John's Adventures; or, The Story of a Fatherless BoyA young boy loses his fisherman father to a fierce storm and, with his grieving mother and siblings, moves to a nearby town to start anew.
Level B2Children'sCaptain JanuaryA devoted lighthouse keeper raises a bright, spirited girl on a rocky Maine island, teaching her only from the Bible and Shakespeare.
Level B2AdventureCaptain ChubIn a thrilling final baseball game tied at three, the Crimson captain and pitcher face intense pressure as the Blue team threatens to take the lead.
Level B2AdventureCaptain Chap; or, The Rolling StonesThree adventurous boys seize the chance of a lifetime: a daring two-day tugboat journey to rescue a stranded steamer on a bustling river.
Level B2Children'sCaps and Capers: A Story of Boarding-School LifeA devoted father, mourning his wife’s loss, faces the heartbreaking decision to send his young daughter to a boarding school while he travels abroad.
Level B2AdventureCanoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and EvergladesA determined young sailor trapped by poverty in a tropical paradise dreams of adventure beyond the Florida reefs and Everglades.
Level B2AdventureCanoe Mates in Canada; Or, Three Boys Afloat on the SaskatchewanThree boys navigate the wild Saskatchewan River in a frail bullboat, facing fierce storms and treacherous rapids in a vast, untamed Canadian wilderness where danger and adventure l…
Level B2AdventureCanoe Boys and Campfires; Or, Adventures on Winding WatersThree adventurous boys reunite at a boathouse by the Susquehanna River, ready to embark on thrilling canoe escapades and unravel mysteries along winding waters.
Level B2AdventureCampmates: A Story of the PlainsA weary journey on a slow, rain-soaked train sets the stage for a rugged adventure across the treacherous plains, where natural dangers and the struggles of early rail travel test…
Level B2AdventureCamping on the St. Lawrence; Or, On the Trail of the Early DiscoverersFollow a group of young adventurers as they prepare to camp along the majestic St.
Level B2Children'sCampfire Girls' Outing; Or, Ethel Hollister's Second Summer in CampEthel Hollister navigates her second summer at camp, balancing her mother’s high society ambitions with the rugged charm of Camp Fire life.
Level B2AdventureCampfire Girls' Lake Camp; or, Searching for New AdventuresA lively group of Camp Fire Girls gathers at their lakeside camp, blending friendship, mystery, and the promise of new adventures amid the beauty of Fern Hollow and Butter Creek.
Level B2AdventureCampfire Girls at Twin Lakes; Or, The Quest of a Summer VacationA spirited group of Camp Fire Girls gathers for a summer adventure at Twin Lakes, where friendship, mysteries, and unexpected challenges await amidst the beauty of Fern Hollow.
Level B2AdventureCamp-fire and WigwamIn a rugged Missouri settlement, young Jack Carleton encounters tales of danger, friendship, and survival as he learns of Deerfoot, a mysterious Indian who once saved his father’s…
Level B2AdventureCamp Venture: A Story of the Virginia MountainsA group of sturdy boys and their doctor companion camp high in the Virginia mountains, facing the challenges of rugged terrain and thin air.
Level B2AdventureCamp Mates in Michigan; or, with Pack and Paddle in the Pine WoodsThree boys camping in the Michigan wilderness face an unexpected visitor when a huge lynx tries to steal their ham, sparking a thrilling hunt through the pine woods armed with guns…
Level B2AdventureCamp Lenape on the Long TrailAt Camp Lenape, privileged newcomer Dirk clashes with rugged camper Brick, who resents carrying Dirk’s heavy luggage and his delicate ways.
Level B2Children'sCaleb in the CountryA pale, sickly boy spends summer with his grandmother in the rocky countryside, discovering the wonders of nature through simple lessons and reflections—like seeing a mysterious "b…
Level B2Children'sBébée; Or, Two Little Wooden ShoesAt sixteen, Bébée, a flower-touched girl raised by humble gardeners near Brussels, faces the joys and hardships of life in a blossoming countryside.
Level B2Children'sBy the RoadsideA little girl named Marjorie wrestles with the call to responsibility and kindness as a mysterious Dream urges her to wake up, face her work, and help others along the way.
Level B2AdventureBy Sheer Pluck: A Tale of the Ashanti WarAmid schoolyard cricket matches and the keen eyes of a nature lover, a young boy's adventure begins to unfold, blending youthful sportsmanship with the challenges and unexpected tr…
Level B2AdventureBy Right of Conquest; Or, With Cortez in MexicoA daring English captain and his son navigate the perilous seas in the early 1500s, caught between emerging trade ambitions and the mighty Spanish conquest of Mexico.
Level B2AdventureBy Pike and Dyke: a Tale of the Rise of the Dutch RepublicIn a world torn by religious persecution and war, a young hero grows amidst the fierce struggle of the Dutch people for freedom and faith against the mighty Spanish empire, where c…
Level B2Children'sBy Honour Bound: A School Story for GirlsA spirited schoolgirl’s adventure begins as she navigates bustling city streets and a grand department store, where a shocking act of shoplifting tests her sense of justice and hon…
Level B2AdventureBy Conduct and Courage: A Story of the Days of NelsonAn orphaned boy with a mysterious past finds refuge with a kind fisherman in a bleak village, where childhood innocence clashes with harsh realities, setting the stage for a tale o…
Level B2PoetryButtercup Gold, and Other StoriesStep into a world where the Little New Year and Mother Nature herself bring blessings, kindness, and the magic of changing seasons to life through heartfelt tales and gentle poems…
Level B2Children'sBusy Ben and Idle IsaacIn a charming village, diligent Busy Ben thrives through hard work and learning, while Idle Isaac’s laziness leads him to struggle.
Level B2MysteryBurton of the Flying CorpsA daring young pilot navigates treacherous missions behind enemy lines, from chasing spies in Ostend to uncovering secrets in French chateaus, all while testing groundbreaking expl…
Level B2AdventureBurr JuniorAt a strict boarding school housed in an ancient manor, a new boy named Frank Burr navigates harsh lessons, rivalries, and the shadow of his father's heroic death in India—where co…
Level B2Children'sBurnham BreakerIn the heart of a bustling coal town, young boys endure the harsh monotony of the Burnham Breaker's screen-room, dreaming of freedom beyond the dust and noise.
Level B2AdventureBunyip Land: A Story of Adventure in New GuineaA determined sixteen-year-old sets out from home in New Guinea to rescue his missing father, believed to be held captive by native tribes.
Level B2Children'sBulbs and BlossomsTwo spirited children sent from India to live with their strict aunts at Chatts Chase turn the quiet household upside down with their boundless energy and mischievous adventures, d…
Level B2AdventureBuffalo Roost: A Story of a Young Men's Christian Association Boys' DepartmentCaught in a violent storm, young Willis Thornton faces a harrowing train crash that tests his courage and quick thinking as he races to save a trapped baby amid chaos and danger.
Level B2AdventureBuffalo Bill and the Overland Trail: Being the story of how boy and man worked hard and played hard to blaze the white trail, by wagon train, stage coach and pony express, across the great plains and the mountains beyond, that the American republic might expand and flourishFollow the daring adventures of a boy who grows into the legendary Buffalo Bill, braving the wild plains, Indian battles, and treacherous trails to open the American West by wagon,…
Level B2Children'sBuds and Blossoms; or, Stories for Real ChildrenFollow the everyday adventures of Emily, Edwin, and Charles as they explore the wonders of nature, learn about love and kindness, and discover the joys of growing up through true-t…
Level B2AdventureBudd Boyd's Triumph; or, The Boy-Firm of Fox IslandA determined sixteen-year-old boy braves a harsh March gale to seek work on a remote farm by the stormy shores of Narragansett Bay, where he hopes to find not only employment but a…
Level B2Children'sBrownsmith's Boy: A Romance in a GardenTwo lonely boys navigate a vibrant garden, one wild and ragged, the other watchful and envious, as their contrasting lives intertwine amid blossoming trees, playful antics, and sec…
Level B2AdventureBrown of Moukden: A Story of the Russo-Japanese WarAmid the vibrant streets of Moukden during the Russo-Japanese War, Ivan Brown navigates a world of clashing cultures, military tension, and personal adventure.
Level B2Children'sBrotherly Love: Shewing That as Merely Human It May Not Always Be Depended UponWhen Mr.
Level B2Children'sBright Ideas: A Record of Invention and MisinventionTwo inventive friends, strapped for cash but bursting with ideas, tinker away in a quiet village, dreaming up gadgets like a smoke machine and automatic hair-cutter—until a surpris…
Level B2Children'sBriarwood GirlsStruggling with the heartbreak of leaving college due to family hardship, Alison receives an unexpected inheritance—a mysterious brass lamp from a distant relative.
Level B2Children'sBrenda, Her School and Her ClubFour friends face change when Brenda's cousin Julia arrives, bringing a quiet, scholarly presence that challenges Brenda's reign over her social circle and forces her to navigate n…
Level B2Children'sBrenda's cousin at RadcliffeAt Radcliffe College, Julia Bourne navigates the challenges of exams and new friendships, including the spirited Clarissa from the West.
Level B2Children'sBrenda's Ward: A Sequel to 'Amy in Acadia'Two young girls, newly settled in Boston, navigate friendship, school, and the amusing antics of Angelina, a quirky helper with theatrical dreams.