CEFR B2 · Upper-intermediate
Read Upper-intermediate Classics in English (B2)
293 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 B2Science FictionOnce Upon A PlanetOn a war-torn planet, the mightiest warrior-king Miotis faces an unprecedented crisis: his subjects have abandoned war, leaving him restless and powerless.
Level B2Science FictionOn a lark to the planets: A sequel to "The wonderful electric elephant"Soaring beyond Earth’s atmosphere in a magical balloon, young travelers embark on a breathtaking journey through the solar system, encountering dazzling planets and mysterious cele…
Level B2Science FictionOn a Torn-Away World; Or, the Captives of the Great EarthquakeTwo adventurous college friends unveil their groundbreaking airship, the Snowbird, ready for a daring trial flight that promises speed and innovation.
Level B2Science FictionOld ShagWhen a brakeman faces a deadly crisis aboard a high-speed freight train loaded with dynamite, a mysterious shaggy-haired stranger appears to guide him through the chaos—unveiling s…
Level B2Science FictionNothing But the BestA man discovers he can travel between parallel worlds—each subtly different—and seeks out his counterpart to reveal the astonishing truth and the secrets that might change everythi…
Level B2Science FictionNot a Creature Was StirringIn a world where the sun sickens and humanity has mysteriously vanished, Tom Gannett awakens alone in a desolate Nevada desert, unaware he may be the last man on Earth.
Level B2FantasyNo-Time-Land: A Story for Girls and BoysIn a world where no one has time for anything, young Guy is whisked away to No-Time-Land, a neglected town frozen in hurry and neglect.
Level B2Science FictionNo Sons Left to Die!In a rigid, star-faring society where boys are prized for telepathic battle skills and rules are deadly, Susan risks everything to find Darth Brady, a young man lost to the mysteri…
Level B2Science FictionNo Moving PartsWhen an emergency light flashes for the first time in centuries, Hansen contacts the elusive Captain Fromer, who reveals a bizarre crisis: their ship's door won’t open, grounding t…
Level B2FantasyNine Unlikely TalesA young girl dreads a visit to her stern great-aunt but finds herself on an unexpected, enchanting journey when a mistaken omnibus ride leads her far from the dull routine she know…
Level B2Science FictionNext Door, Next WorldA daring pilot prepares for his first interstellar mission aboard the sleek new Cosmos XII, yearning to explore distant stars and unknown worlds, while Earth-bound desires and myst…
Level B2FantasyNed, the son of Webb: What he did.In a world where towering ironclads and modern marvels reshape battle and city life, young Ned dreams of commanding the unbeatable Kentucky and testing its might against the world’…
Level B2Science FictionMy past is mineIn a world where color has vanished from memory, a man haunted by the loss seeks connection and understanding with a stranger who may share his fate.
Level B2Science FictionMy Lady SeleneA young astronaut with a secret family legacy embarks on a perilous moon mission where nothing is as it seems, and every memory blurs between reality and mystery in the cold silenc…
Level B2FantasyMy First Cruise, and Other storiesA young midshipman embarks on his first voyage aboard a 36-gun frigate, navigating life at sea with new friends, rivalries, and the challenges of naval duty.
Level B2MysteryMurderer's BaseOn a remote asteroid, two space beacon servicemen uncover a radioactive treasure, but greed turns deadly as one plots to eliminate his cautious partner to claim the prize alone.
Level B2FantasyMr. Rabbit at Home: A sequel to Little Mr. Thimblefinger and his Queer CountryChildren stumble upon a hidden world beneath a spring, where fantastical adventures unfold in Mr.
Level B2Science FictionMr. Chipfellow's JackpotAn aging genius who revolutionized technology leaves behind a mysterious will that promises a jackpot to anyone on Earth—setting the stage for a global contest that challenges mort…
Level B2FantasyMopsa the FairyA curious boy discovers a hidden fairy nest inside an ancient thorn tree and finds himself trapped with tiny, talking fairies who grow and change before his eyes.
Level B2Science FictionMoonlight and RobotsIn a society where marriage rituals include a mysterious robot romance game, Thad must navigate deception and identity through lifelike facsimiles to win the right to wed.
Level B2Science FictionMoon GlowA historic American moon mission faces unexpected challenges as Captain Junius Robb and his crew explore the lunar surface, navigate communication blackouts, and grapple with weigh…
Level B2Science FictionMonumentA scientist known for accidental breakthroughs unveils his greatest invention yet: a crystal-powered perpetual motion pendulum housed in a fortress-like monument.
Level B2Science FictionMonsoons of DeathA young lieutenant eager for adventure is assigned to assist a cautious meteorologist on a remote Martian station, where mysterious delays in vital atmospheric data threaten humani…
Level B2Science FictionMoney is the Root of All GoodOn Lyrane, a society thrives by rewarding good deeds with luxury currency, spawning a unique stock market where virtuous individuals become corporations.
Level B2Science FictionMists of MarsIn a Martian desert where Earthmen vanish into a deadly white mist, Special Investigator Barry Williams confronts a mysterious force tied to ancient Martian justice.
Level B2Science FictionMissionAn alien explorer from a dying Mars lands on Earth to assess its primitive tree-dwelling inhabitants and determine if the planet can sustain a Martian colony, wielding devastating…
Level B2Science FictionMisruleIn a government building under siege during the chaotic annual People's Day, Glen Wheatley navigates hidden corridors and safety-holes to survive the escalating destruction unleash…
Level B2Science FictionMimsy's JokeAn elite crew lands on a cold, desolate Mars to explore an ancient, crumbling city that hints at long-lost intelligent life—yet the eerie silence and the looming unknown threaten t…
Level B2Science FictionMilk RunA rusty freighter crew drifts through hyperspace on a routine run, unaware that the mysterious alien creatures they've loaded are awakening—and taking over their ship.
Level B2Science FictionMembership DriveAn alien visitor accidentally lands on Earth and nonchalantly reveals his presence to stunned officials, challenging their assumptions about humanity's place in the galaxy while na…
Level B2Science FictionMeeting at the SummitAs global tensions soften, the President faces an extraordinary invitation to meet atop Mount Rainier—a mysterious conference that could alter the fate of the world and challenge e…
Level B2Science FictionMaster of NoneWhen mysterious signals from Ganymede, Jupiter’s largest moon, announce contact from an intelligent alien race, a sleepy small-town man and his curious friend grapple with the thri…
Level B2MysteryMary LouiseAt Miss Stearne's strict boarding school, Mary Louise navigates teenage tensions and a controversial curfew that sparks a student rebellion.
Level B2Science FictionMartian V.F.W.In a bustling New York parade celebrating the International Geophysical Year, an unexpected group of towering, colorful ants led by the enigmatic Martian V.
Level B2FantasyMan Overboard!A seasoned sailor recounts eerie tales of men lost overboard and mysterious returns from the sea, set aboard the old schooner Helen B.
Level B2Science FictionMan MadeA veteran astronaut with prosthetic limbs shares his extraordinary life spanning centuries, exploring distant planets and confronting the challenges of advanced synthetic body part…
Level B2FantasyLukundoo, and other storiesIn the depths of an untamed African forest, explorers encounter Etcham, a desperate messenger seeking help for his ailing chief, Ralph Stone—a man shrouded in mystery and marked by…
Level B2Science FictionLost on the Moon; Or, in Quest of the Field of DiamondsTwo boys uncover a Martian newspaper article claiming a field of diamonds on the moon, sparking a daring quest to verify this astonishing discovery amid linguistic puzzles and thri…
Level B2Science FictionLost in the FutureAfter humanity's first hyperspace journey, two explorers land on a seemingly Earth-like planet—only to find themselves out of sync with its inhabitants, trapped seconds ahead in ti…
Level B2Science FictionLost in the Atlantic Valley; Or, Frank Reade, Jr., and His Wonder, the "Dart"A young inventor unveils the Dart, a magnificent electric-powered submarine designed for deep-sea exploration, and sets off with a scientist to investigate the mysterious Atlantic…
Level B2Science FictionLooking Backward: 2000-1887A man from 1887 awakens in the year 2000 to find a transformed society built on cooperation and equality, challenging the failings of capitalism with a peaceful revolution toward a…
Level B2Science FictionLongevityIn a post-apocalyptic world, Captain Hinrik leads a daring expedition to rediscover the lost western continent, only to uncover eerie remnants of a vanished civilization and crypti…
Level B2FantasyLittle TomIn a secluded forest hut, a mysterious widow brews powerful herbal remedies that cure the village’s ailments, while ancient legends whisper of knights, ruins, and a precious altar…
Level B2FantasyLittle Mr. Thimblefinger and His Queer CountryOn a lively Southern plantation, a spirited girl named Sweetest Susan and her companions discover a magical world where dolls come to life and mysterious voices emerge from the fir…
Level B2FantasyLilith: A RomanceA young scholar inherits an ancient estate and immerses himself in a vast, mysterious library where the boundaries between science and metaphysical dreams blur, uncovering hidden t…
Level B2Science FictionLesson for TodayAfter a devastating nuclear apocalypse, Helen and her child Robbie find themselves mysteriously protected under a strange dome and sustained by alien food—now they must journey acr…
Level B2Science FictionLes MachinesIn a future where the line between humans and machines blurs, Isobel d'Larte faces trial for her husband's brutal murder.
Level B2FantasyKisington TownIn the peaceful town of Kisington, young Harold, a beloved and gifted reader, discovers the magic held within the town's library, forging friendships and unlocking stories that pro…