CEFR B2 · Upper-intermediate
Read Upper-intermediate Classics in English (B2)
382 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 B2FantasyJimbo: A FantasyWhen Jimbo's governess stumbles upon a mysterious Empty House, a winter evening ignites a whimsical game of Rabbits that reveals unexpected adventures and the curious nature of chi…
Level B2Science FictionJewels of GwahlurA fierce warrior scales deadly cliffs to reach the hidden, legendary palace of Alkmeenon, where a fabled treasure—The Teeth of Gwahlur—beckons amidst dangerous political intrigues…
Level B2Science FictionJekyll-Hyde PlanetA family escapes Earth's overcrowded, war-torn future to colonize Centifor, a pristine, untouched paradise planet.
Level B2Science FictionJack of No TradesIn a distant asteroid belt, a resourceful man transforms a battered tug’s powerful drive unit into a mobile asteroid, sparking curiosity and intrigue as others watch his unconventi…
Level B2Science FictionJabberwock, Beware!Earth’s survival hinges on a high-stakes intellectual duel with giant Jovian aliens who have already destroyed the moon; Joe Waters, a brilliant yet reluctant champion, must face t…
Level B2FantasyIt's Your Fairy Tale, You KnowA boy enchanted by fairy tales escapes his dull schoolwork and modern world, longing for the magic of knights and wishes.
Level B2Science FictionInvader From InfinityWhen a mysterious alien sphere invades the Solar System, Commander Jon McPartland must lead humanity’s fastest, deadliest space fighter in a desperate battle to protect Earth from…
Level B2FantasyIn the Court of King ArthurIn a realm of legendary knights and chivalry, a young page named Allan faces danger when an arrogant knight demands a perilous message be delivered.
Level B2FantasyIn the Closed RoomIn a sweltering city flat near the thunderous Elevated Railroad, young Judith, a delicate and mysterious child, finds solace in her imagination and a distant aunt’s haunting legacy…
Level B2FantasyIn Story-landA kind-hearted, plain little girl named Beta finds purpose in bringing joy to her village through simple acts of kindness, while a wise but lame giant watches over them all from hi…
Level B2FantasyIn Camp With A Tin SoldierA curious boy hears the distant beat of soldiers' drums and discovers his favorite picture—a quiet country lane—beginning to come alive with mysterious movement.
Level B2Science FictionIf at First You Don't...In a future where satellites are relics of a bygone era, a historic orbital satellite faces destruction, sparking fierce political debates about preservation versus progress.
Level B2Science FictionHoles, IncorporatedTwo inventors unveil a mysterious device that creates holes into the fourth dimension, defying all logic and revolutionizing construction.
Level B2Science FictionHigh ManCaught in a whirlwind of suspicion and silence, a man becomes entangled with a renegade professor whose anti-gravity belt promises to defy the limits of Earth—and launch them into…
Level B2FantasyHerlandThree scientists embark on a daring expedition into uncharted territory, chasing legends of a mysterious land inhabited solely by women.
Level B2Science FictionHeavenly GiftsIn a quiet lab, a humble janitor’s midnight prayers are answered in extraordinary ways when mysterious gifts begin appearing—transforming faith into a cosmic connection that blurs…
Level B2FantasyHeart of the WorldAn English mine manager in remote Chiapas seeks solace in ancient ruins and legends, leading him to a mysterious hacienda and the enigmatic Don Ignatio.
Level B2FantasyHarding's luckIn a grim, colorless neighborhood, lame boy Dickie dreams of green and life beyond the dirty yard he calls home, sparking a quiet rebellion as he and a kindly neighbor plot to tran…
Level B2FantasyHans Andersen's Fairy TalesIn a misty northern moor ruled by the mysterious Marsh King, a lost princess of fairy descent arrives, stripped of her magical swan-feathers and trapped in a strange land.
Level B2Science FictionHandymanTrapped alone on a post-apocalyptic Earth, James Ypsilanti battles cold and confinement by chopping up his prison doors for firewood—while a relentless, emotionless carpenter robot…
Level B2FantasyHalf-Hours with JimmieboyOn a restless Christmas Eve, a young boy named Jimmieboy discovers not one, but two Santa Clauses, who invite him on a magical adventure to help deliver gifts despite the challenge…
Level B2FantasyGulliver's Travels into Several Remote Regions of the WorldShipwrecked and stranded in strange lands, a curious traveler encounters tiny people in Lilliput and giants in Brobdingnag, embarking on fantastical voyages that challenge his unde…
Level B2Science FictionGrove of the UnbornStranded alone on a mysterious alien planet, a starship engineer uncovers unsettling secrets beneath a seemingly peaceful civilization—where strange creatures are sacred and a fana…
Level B2Science FictionGreen Grew the LassesWhen a mysterious green plant overtakes a town, women and girls begin turning green overnight, sparking panic and isolation in Mimosa Beach.
Level B2Science FictionGoodbye, Dead Man!In a tense mountain reactor installation under Outsider control, two friends face the deadly menace of Orley Mattup, a guard whose lethal power and sinister card games threaten the…
Level B2Science FictionGoma's FolliclesStranded on the remote mining colony of Procyon IV, a weary traveler faces unexpected dangers just trying to get a haircut aboard a starship.
Level B2FantasyGlinda of Oz: In Which Are Related the Exciting Experiences of Princess Ozma of Oz, and Dorothy, in Their Hazardous Journey to the Home of the Flatheads, and to the Magic Isle of the Skeezers, and How They Were Rescued from Dire Peril by the Sorcery of Glinda the GoodIn the magical Land of Oz, Princess Ozma and Dorothy discover a mysterious conflict between the unknown Skeezers and Flatheads, prompting a daring journey to uncover hidden realms…
Level B2FantasyGirls in BooklandTwo sisters face a lonely winter storm on their prairie home, longing for adventure and companionship.
Level B2Science FictionGet Out of My Body!An alien fugitive hides by possessing a young girl in Knoxville, sparking a tense hunt as a human tour-chief races against a looming alien intervention to capture him before disast…
Level B2Science FictionGenerals Help ThemselvesIn a tense future where a devastating defeat on Venus has shattered hope, an admiral entrusts a disgraced commander with the critical defense of Base Q, the Federation’s vital ener…
Level B2Science FictionFrom Zone to Zone: Or, The Wonderful Trip of Frank Reade, Jr., with His Latest Air-ShipA visionary inventor unveils his revolutionary airship, promising to conquer the uncharted polar regions deemed unreachable by traditional means.
Level B2MysteryFrom Whose BourneAs William Brenton retreats to his room feeling unwell, he experiences a haunting vision of his own lifeless body, unable to wake or communicate with his living wife downstairs.
Level B2Science FictionFrank Reade, Jr., with his new steam man in Mexico: or, hot work among the greasersWhen a letter arrives from Mexico revealing the disappearance of Frank Reade Jr.
Level B2MysteryFrank Reade, Jr., with his new steam horse in the great American desert: or, The sandy trail of deathIn the wild West, a brilliant inventor sets out on a daring journey aboard his revolutionary Steam Horse, a mechanical marvel built to brave the harsh desert.
Level B2Science FictionFrank Reade, Jr., and his new steam man; or, the young inventor's trip to the far westA young inventor challenges his father’s legendary Steam Man by creating an even more remarkable machine, embarking on a secret project that promises thrilling adventures across th…
Level B2Science FictionFrank Reade, Jr., and His Electric Ice Ship; or, Driven Adrift in the Frozen Sky.When seventeen-year-old Walter Grey is drugged and kidnapped under mysterious orders, a daring rescue attempt plunges him into a perilous adventure aboard a whaling ship bound for…
Level B2Science FictionFrank Reade, Jr., With His New Steam Man in Central AmericaAn ingenious inventor faces a daring rescue mission in the perilous jungles of Central America, armed with his incredible Steam Man to save a lost friend and uncover a legendary tr…
Level B2Science FictionFrank Reade, Jr., Fighting the Terror of the CoastA man races against time to find a young inventor who has just launched his revolutionary flying machine, hoping to enlist his help to save a child from a deadly threat known as th…
Level B2Science FictionFrank Reade, Jr.'s Search for the Silver Whale: Or, Under the Ocean in the Electric "Dolphin"An ingenious young inventor builds the "Dolphin," a submarine modeled after a fish, promising to unlock the mysteries of the deep ocean.
Level B2Science FictionFrank Reade and His Steam HorseA teenage inventor unveils his latest marvel: a steam-powered mechanical horse capable of remarkable speed and endurance.
Level B2Science FictionFrank Reade Jr.'s Submarine Boat; or, to the North Pole Under the Ice.A young inventor unveils a revolutionary steel submarine designed to reach the North Pole beneath the ice, embarking on a daring underwater expedition with his loyal companions.
Level B2Science FictionFrank Reade Jr.'s Air Wonder, The "Kite"; Or, A Six Weeks' Flight Over the AndesStranded in the perilous Andes with a treasure beyond imagining, two rivals clash in a deadly struggle fueled by greed and love.
Level B2Science FictionFrank Reade Jr. and His Engine of the Clouds: Or, Chased Around the World in the SkyIn a cold Chicago night, young Joe Crosby escapes captivity to confront his treacherous stepfather, whose greed for Joe’s inheritance threatens his life.
Level B2Science FictionFormula for ConquestWhen a brilliant formula promises to speed Venusian evolution and tip the balance in an interplanetary war, a soldier of fortune and a determined professor must navigate treacherou…
Level B2FantasyFloating Fancies among the Weird and the OccultA young man defies his father's warnings and sets sail from Norway’s icy coast, driven by an insatiable thirst to uncover the mysteries beyond the northern horizon.
Level B2Science FictionFlight Into the UnknownA rookie astronaut faces the terrifying realities of space travel as mysterious creatures and deadly dangers close in on his crew during their mission beyond Saturn.
Level B2Science FictionFive Thousand Miles Underground; Or, the Mystery of the Centre of the EarthA brilliant professor and two adventurous youths prepare to test a revolutionary airship and submarine on daring quests beneath the ocean and beyond the poles.
Level B2FantasyFive Children and ItFive children move to a country house surrounded by woods and wild gardens, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.