CEFR B2 · Upper-intermediate
Read Upper-intermediate Classics in English (B2)
371 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 The Mansion of Mystery: Being a Certain Case of Importance, Taken from the Note-book of Adam Adams, Investigator and Detective, The Manor School and The Mandarin's Fan. 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 B2FantasyThe Master Key: An Electrical Fairy Tale Founded Upon the Mysteries of ElectricityA young inventor’s attic workshop buzzes with electric wonders, from ringing bells to moving trains, as he explores the mysterious powers of electricity.
Level B2FantasyThe Marvelous Land of OzA spirited boy named Tip, raised by a mysterious sorceress, crafts a pumpkin-headed figure to frighten his guardian—but in the magical Land of Oz, such mischief can lead to extraor…
Level B2Science FictionThe Marrying ManA space traveler navigates the loneliness of near-light-speed journeys, where time dilates and his wives age decades in his absence—each marriage a risky investment in love and lif…
Level B2FantasyThe Mark of the BeastAfter the Lord's Second Coming, those left behind face the terrifying Tribulation under the Antichrist’s reign, confronted with the dreaded "Mark of the Beast.
Level B2MysteryThe Man Who FlewIn a society where murder is nearly extinct, a telepathic detective faces an impossible crime: a wife shot in a locked, sealed apartment with no apparent way in or out.
Level B2Science FictionThe Man Who Ended WarA mysterious declaration demands worldwide disarmament within a year or faces the destruction of every battleship—challenging governments to confront a radical new peace threat or…
Level B2FantasyThe Magician's Show Box, and Other StoriesA restless boy named Gaspar dreams of distant lands and grand adventures until a mysterious little man offers him a magical ivory box that reveals wonders beyond imagination—yet th…
Level B2FantasyThe Magic of OzDorothy and her friends embark on a magical quest across Oz to find the perfect birthday gift for Princess Ozma, encountering secret sorcery, enchanted creatures, and unexpected ad…
Level B2FantasyThe Magic NutsA weary young girl arrives at a mysterious, rainy town after a long train journey, uncertain if her new home will be dreary or delightful.
Level B2FantasyThe Magic Fishbone: A Holiday Romance from the Pen of Miss Alice Rainbird, Aged 7A king receives a magical fishbone from a mysterious fairy, promising a single wish to his eldest daughter, Princess Alicia.
Level B2FantasyThe Magic Egg, and Other StoriesA mysterious traveler unveils a mesmerizing display of magical fireworks from the East, captivating a select audience with dazzling illusions and secrets beyond imagination.
Level B2FantasyThe Magic CityIn a quiet town, young Philip’s perfect world begins to shift when a mysterious visitor arrives, and whispers of change unsettle his close bond with his sister Helen.
Level B2FantasyThe Lost Princess of OzWhen Princess Ozma mysteriously vanishes from her palace, her closest friends Dorothy, Betsy, and Trot set out on a magical journey through Oz to uncover the truth behind the sudde…
Level B2Science FictionThe Lord of Death and the Queen of LifeFour men aboard the Sky Cube venture toward Mercury, harnessing the mysterious electricity of the ether to power their extraordinary craft.
Level B2FantasyThe Living MummyIn the scorching Libyan desert, a renowned Egyptologist and his intriguing daughter uncover the tomb of Ptahmes, a powerful priest who foretold his own resurrection after millennia…
Level B2FantasyThe Little Princess in the WoodA lively princess wakes to a magical summer day filled with playful Dew Children, woodland creatures, and enchanting lessons under the trees.
Level B2Science FictionThe Little Man Who Wasn't QuiteIn the shadowy depths of skid row, a weary man revisits the world of misfits and lost souls, drawn into the haunting company of Wino Jones and the enigmatic Stanley—figures who blu…
Level B2FantasyThe Little Green GoblinA rebellious boy, weary of school and chores, is visited at midnight by a quirky little green goblin who challenges his understanding of the world.
Level B2FantasyThe Little Glass Man, and Other StoriesStep into a magical world where the Fairy Queen publishes enchanting tales gathered from across Europe, and meet Gogul Mogul, a devoted fairy eager to share the mysterious story of…
Level B2FantasyThe Light PrincessA princess cursed to float weightlessly, unable to touch the ground or feel gravity’s pull, challenges the royal family’s hopes and fears as they seek to break her strange enchantm…
Level B2FantasyThe Legends of King Arthur and His KnightsIn a Britain torn by Saxon invasions, prophecies and legends intertwine as King Arthur rises from mysterious origins to unite knights under a noble quest.
Level B2FantasyThe Last of Mrs. DeBrughA devoted maid faces sharp rebukes from a harsh mistress as the aging Mr.
Level B2Science FictionThe Last GentlemanAfter nuclear bombs devastate a small community, survivors face eerie silence, creeping lethargy, and the haunting uncertainty of what comes next in a world shadowed by war and cen…
Level B2Science FictionThe Land of the Changing SunTwo strangers awaken in a sinking balloon over a vast, sunlit ocean, facing a desperate plunge toward a mysterious rocky island.
Level B2FantasyThe Land of the Blue FlowerIn a land once ruled by cruelty, a newborn king is hidden away in a mountain castle by a wise guardian who teaches him to understand the harmony between nature and power.
Level B2FantasyThe Land of OzIn the mysterious Land of Oz, a spirited boy named Tip lives under the watchful eye of the enigmatic sorceress Mombi.
Level B2Science FictionThe Lamps of the AngelsIn a future where humanity has conquered the solar system, a space captain returns home with precious gifts from distant planets, sparking reflections on family, tradition, and the…
Level B2FantasyThe King of Gee-WhizIn a city far from the sea, twins Zuzu and Lulu Pickle are born with startling green and blue hair, the result of their father's mysterious experiments.
Level B2FantasyThe Ivory ChildAn adventurous hunter finds himself drawn into a mysterious conflict involving a colossal elephant god and the enigmatic Black Kendah tribe.
Level B2FantasyThe Iron Star — And What It Saw on Its Journey Through the Ages: From Myth to HistoryJourney through a primeval world where fire is a precious treasure and ancient fears roam the forest.
Level B2Science FictionThe Invisible EnemySent to fight in a war he barely understands, a fifteen-year-old boy faces an invisible enemy while grappling with fading memories and uncertain purpose.
Level B2Science FictionThe ImpersonatorAwakening with no memory but a familiar identity, a man named Paul Chandler navigates a tense global council debating desperate measures to halt an encroaching ice age.
Level B2Science FictionThe Imitation of EarthStranded on a fiery, alien world, a man awakens transformed—no longer human but a sprawling, sentient plant navigating a volatile landscape beneath twin suns.
Level B2FantasyThe House of Arden: A Story for ChildrenTwo children, Edred and Elfrida Arden, live in a once-grand but now crumbling family estate by the sea, struggling with the hardships of lost fortune and unwelcome lodgers.
Level B2Science FictionThe Heads of ApexA desperate soldier of fortune answers a mysterious advertisement, plunging into a secretive mission led by a shadowy, wheelchair-bound man with an uncanny presence.
Level B2FantasyThe Happy AdventurersA young girl, sidelined by illness and injury, finds herself confined to a quiet country home where loneliness and restlessness threaten her spirit.
Level B2FantasyThe Green DoorIn a quiet old house, curious Letitia is forbidden from opening a mysterious little green door that holds secrets beyond her imagination.
Level B2Science FictionThe Great War SyndicateTensions between the United States and Great Britain ignite when a disputed fishing vessel seizure sparks a fierce naval clash, plunging the nations toward war.
Level B2Science FictionThe Great Dome on MercuryTrapped beneath a colossal dome on Mercury, Earthmen battle a catastrophic air leak threatening their fragile sanctuary against the planet’s lethal vacuum and scorching sun, racing…
Level B2FantasyThe Golden-Breasted Kootoo, and Other StoriesA music-obsessed king who cannot carry a tune embarks on a whimsical quest to learn singing by consuming a magical pie made from all the singing birds in the world—if he can gather…
Level B2MysteryThe Ghost Breaker: A Novel Based Upon the PlayAmidst the fading twilight of an old Southern manor, a wounded colonel entrusts his son with a grim mission: to uncover the truth and avenge the mysterious deaths that have shatter…
Level B2Science FictionThe Galleon's Gold; or, Frank Reade, Jr.'s Deep Sea Search.A determined antiquarian and a seasoned captain unite to uncover a legendary Spanish treasure lost beneath the sea, following cryptic clues from a cursed dungeon and the wreck of t…
Level B2Science FictionThe Furious RoseIn a dystopian future where executions are routine and emotions are controlled by state-mandated lighting, a weary Federal Executioner confronts mysterious disruptions and a persis…
Level B2FantasyThe Fur Country: Or, Seventy Degrees North LatitudeA daring expedition ventures into the uncharted Arctic wilderness at seventy degrees north latitude, confronting icy perils, mysterious wildlife, and the struggle to establish a fu…
Level B2Science FictionThe FugitivesJeff Engel is thrust into a strange, alien world where humans are the outsiders, hunted and feared.
Level B2Science FictionThe Frightened PlanetA lone Cro-Magnon man named Karn flees tribal enemies into a forest where he encounters a mysterious, otherworldly craft and its strange, fragile occupants—hairless, small men and…
Level B2Science FictionThe FreelancerIn a dystopian future where even words are copyrighted, freelance Monitor Jeb battles oppressive laws and a loveless marriage as he hunts for violations—and a way to survive the co…
Level B2FantasyThe Fox That Wanted Nine Golden TailsA cunning Japanese fox dreams of gaining nine golden tails and ultimate power, but must survive a thousand years of danger and dog chases.