CEFR B2 · Upper-intermediate
Read Upper-intermediate Classics in English (B2)
292 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 Boy Inventors and the Vanishing Gun, The Boy Inventor's Wireless Triumph and The Boy Hunters of Kentucky. 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 Boy Inventor's Wireless TriumphTwo inventive cousins on a remote island spring to life when a mysterious wireless signal crackles through the air, promising thrilling adventures and scientific wonders beyond the…
Level B2FantasyThe Book of DragonsA young boy suddenly learns he must become king, stepping from his nursery to a palace filled with ceremony and ancient books.
Level B2Science FictionThe Blue GermAfter a mysterious concussion caused by a seemingly magical black cat, a scientist unlocks a groundbreaking discovery: the transformation of one germ into another.
Level B2FantasyThe Betrothal: A Sequel to the Blue Bird; A Fairy Play in Five Acts and Eleven ScenesIn a rustic wood-cutter’s cottage, sixteen-year-old Tytyl awakens to a mysterious visit from the Fairy Bérylune, who challenges him to confront love and destiny in a world where ma…
Level B2Science FictionThe Bell ToneA scientist discovers a mysterious bell-like tone emitted by ants, unlocking a powerful communication system that transmits thoughts across distances.
Level B2FantasyThe Bee-Man of Orn and Other Fanciful TalesIn a land where bees swarm freely, a humble man lives entwined with his buzzing companions until a young sorcerer reveals he may be under a magical transformation.
Level B2Science FictionThe Beast of SpaceIn the shadowy caves of Asteroid Moira, a lone prospector and his telepathic spacehound uncover a mysterious cache of abandoned ships and a chilling signal from a captive girl—spar…
Level B2Science FictionThe Automatic Maid-of-All-Work: A Possible Tale of the Near FutureIn a near-future household, an inventor unveils his creation: an automatic maid-of-all-work powered by electricity, designed to handle every chore from lighting fires to making bre…
Level B2Science FictionThe Animated PinupA pragmatic agent is pulled from his comfortable evening by an anxious illustrator whose mysterious troubles challenge his down-to-earth worldview, thrusting him into a strange, un…
Level B2FantasyThe Animals' RebellionIn a kingdom ruled by a lion king, the animals spark a secret rebellion led by a defiant tiger tired of tyranny.
Level B2FantasyThe Angel and the Demon: A TaleIn a society shadowed by moral decay, a delicate mother struggles to find the perfect governess for her children, balancing high society demands with the need for true integrity.
Level B2Science FictionThe AmateursIn a future where society mandates assisted death at a prescribed age, a man faces his final days in a luxurious palace offering personalized, theatrical farewells.
Level B2Science FictionThe Alternate PlanA man faces a radical surgery that could strip him of his identity and voice, but he refuses to surrender.
Level B2Science FictionThe Affair of the BrainsIn a universe shadowed by cunning space-pirates and deadly rivalries, a fearless adventurer known as Hawk Carse prepares to confront the sinister genius Ku Sui at a perilous rendez…
Level B2FantasyThe Adventures of A Brownie: As Told to My Child by Miss MulockA tiny, mischievous Brownie living unseen in a Devonshire coal-cellar faces a crisis when his nightly bowl of milk goes missing, prompting him to venture out into the kitchen and d…
Level B2FantasyThe Adventure of Two Dutch Dolls and a 'Golliwogg'On a magical Christmas Eve, two wooden Dutch dolls awaken to explore a world where toys come alive, facing thrilling rides, mischievous tricks, and enchanting new friends like the…
Level B2FantasyThe Admiral's CaravanIn a quiet harbor town, lonely Dorothy keeps company with Uncle Porticle and a weather-beaten wooden admiral who watches over the Blue Admiral Inn.
Level B2Science FictionThe Abandoned of YanIn a harsh society where the Abandoned have no rights or hopes, Marigold faces the brutal reality of being left alone and stripped of her family, forced to navigate a future filled…
Level B2Science FictionThe Abandoned Country; or, Frank Reade, Jr., Exploring a New Continent.A daring explorer and a seasoned sailor recount their harrowing journey through icy seas to an uncharted, volcanic land beyond the Antarctic Circle—teeming with forests and wildlif…
Level B2Science FictionThe 4-D DoodlerIn a lab where fourth-dimensional space is dismissed as fantasy, a young assistant’s strange "four-dimensional doodles" hint at a hidden reality—and a breakthrough that could solve…
Level B2Science FictionTest Rocket!A mysterious rocket identical to their own but built on an unknown scale lands unexpectedly, carrying an alien man who cannot read his instruments.
Level B2Science FictionTest ProblemA student faces a high-stakes final exam that challenges him to mentally recreate an entire star system—including all its life forms—from raw space materials.
Level B2FantasyTarzan, lord of the jungleIn the heart of a vast jungle, a formidable ape-man named Tarzan lives in harmony with mighty beasts like Tantor the elephant, facing the relentless threat of human hunters.
Level B2FantasyTarzan and the Ant MenIn a remote village, a man imprisoned as a feared river devil clings to a secret identity and a hidden fortune, while an unlikely bond with the witch doctor’s daughter sparks a gli…
Level B2Science FictionTape JockeyIn a society stratified by Echelon levels, the Melopsych Center broadcasts therapeutic music tailored to each class, while an interviewer uncovers the peculiar dedication of a man…
Level B2FantasyTales of the Wonder Club, Volume IIWhen love is forbidden by bitter family feuds, a young man’s heartbreak spirals into a mysterious illness that convinces all he is dead—yet his mind remains sharp and trapped in a…
Level B2FantasyTales of the CaliphUnder the cover of night, a disguised caliph roams the bustling bazaars, uncovering a deadly conspiracy involving palace theft and ruthless pirates.
Level B2FantasySylvie and BrunoIn a whimsical realm where protests for "Less Bread!
Level B2Science FictionSurvivorsIn a post-atomic war world, survivors navigate a harsh wilderness where remnants of old technology and mutated humanity collide.
Level B2Science FictionSuch Blooming TalkA scientist’s breakthrough in giving plants the ability to walk and talk unleashes a lively and unexpected world where flowers not only move—but have plenty to say.
Level B2FantasyStories of EnchantmentIn a hidden mountain valley where reality and enchantment intertwine, a white-haired girl named Snow-flower grows up among a Native tribe, caught between two worlds and the mysteri…
Level B2Science FictionStopoverIn a post-war world fractured by atomic devastation, a weary young Searcher with mysterious powers arrives in a small town, seeking lost family and a place to belong.
Level B2Science FictionStellar VengeanceTrapped in a remote cabin with a captured alien warning of impending doom, a geologist faces a tense standoff as extraterrestrial reinforcements arrive seeking their comrade’s free…
Level B2Science FictionSteel Giants of ChaosGene Drummond returns from a perilous Venus expedition only to find Earth caught in chaos, where mysterious forces threaten survival and loyalty is tested.
Level B2Science FictionStar of RebirthA desperate tribe faces starvation as their last hunt yields no game, forcing their leader Atanta to confront fading gods and dwindling hope within the icy expanse.
Level B2FantasyStar PeopleUnder a sky sprinkled with stars, a mysterious Princess and her three companions—Prudence, Pat, and the Kitten—explore celestial wonders and the secrets of the Star People, weaving…
Level B2FantasySquib and His FriendsA solitary boy nicknamed "the odd one" finds himself misunderstood by his family and nurse, yet quietly harbors a passionate mind and imagination that set him apart.
Level B2Science FictionSpoilers of the SpacewaysIn a desperate bid against alien conquerors, a man undergoes a radical transformation to become a Trygonian officer, inheriting not only their knowledge but the burden of espionage…
Level B2FantasySpirits do returnAccused of a murder he did not commit, a man faces the crushing weight of injustice and imprisonment, clinging to hope and prayer as he navigates a harrowing journey through wrongf…
Level B2Science FictionSpacemen are bornTrase Barnes, born on the Moon with a normal ear and grounded by gravity, dreams of joining the elite spacemen born for the stars.
Level B2Science FictionSpace BatLou Flint defends a fragile ecosystem on a wild planetoid from ruthless hunters wielding deadly ice-ray pistols.
Level B2Science FictionSouth to PropontisStranded in a scorching Martian desert, Don Moffat escapes a deadly betrayal only to be forced into a perilous journey south toward Propontis, Mars' capital, alongside two ruthless…
Level B2Science FictionSolid SolutionIn a vast desert owned by the enigmatic genius David Adam Smith, expelled students struggle with their fate while uncovering a groundbreaking method to enlarge geological specimens…
Level B2FantasySolario the Tailor: His Tales of the Magic DoubletIn a magical forest kingdom, a tailor named Solario captivates the court with tales of enchantment, lost princes, and mysterious knights freed from a witch’s spell.
Level B2FantasySix giants and a griffin, and other storiesA curious boy discovers a secret trapdoor leading to a magical blue land where industrious gnomes and solemn blue elephants await his help.
Level B2FantasySigns & WondersAmid shifting eras and cosmic scenes, three strangers traverse time and space, witnessing humanity's rise and fall in a world both familiar and alien.
Level B2MysteryShuddering castleIn a secluded Long Island castle, a reclusive family’s quiet life shatters when a scientist’s quest to contact Mars via radio sparks eerie phenomena and a mysterious visitor from t…
Level B2Science FictionShipwreck in the SkyA pioneering pilot's record-breaking spaceflight turns perilous when he discovers a mysterious, tiny second moon orbiting Earth—its gravity threatening a deadly collision with his…