CEFR B2 · Upper-intermediate
Read Upper-intermediate Classics in English (B2)
1135 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 B2HistoricalThe clammer and the submarineBeneath an ancient pine overlooking a serene harbor, a contemplative gardener wrestles with the changing seasons and the encroaching shadows of war, blending the quiet rhythms of r…
Level B2AdventureThe children of Old Park's TavernAt Old Park's Tavern, the bustling preparations for a lively political convention bring Dolly, a curious city girl, into the heart of country life, where debates, feasts, and unexp…
Level B2HistoricalThe brave little maid of GoldauAmidst the lush Swiss valley of Goldau in 1806, a young maid named Franziska tends to a cozy mountain home while dark clouds and ominous cracks on the mountain hint at a brewing na…
Level B2AdventureThe black barqueA battle-hardened sailor, freshly ashore in Havre, navigates a world of restless veterans and shifting loyalties after war’s end, seeking a new ship and a fresh start amid simmerin…
Level B2MysteryThe Zeppelin Destroyer: Being Some Chapters of Secret HistoryAmidst the dangers of early aviation and World War I’s aerial battles, a determined young pilot and his fellow airmen strive to outmatch the enemy’s deadly Zeppelins using daring e…
Level B2AdventureThe Yukon Trail: A Tale of the NorthAs the midnight sun fades over the Yukon, a newcomer observes the rigid social divides of a frontier mining town where rough prospectors clash with a self-styled elite.
Level B2AdventureThe Young Wild-FowlersFour adventurous friends spend a crisp October by the Chesapeake Bay, eager to hunt the famed canvas-back ducks while navigating the challenges posed by poachers wielding massive d…
Level B2AdventureThe Young Voyageurs: Boy Hunters in the NorthEmbark on a thrilling journey through the vast, untamed fur countries of North America, where wild landscapes, scarce settlements, and elusive creatures challenge two young adventu…
Level B2AdventureThe Young Vigilantes: A Story of California Life in the FiftiesWhen a quick-thinking young rigger warns a train of a burning bridge, he earns a free ride and a chance to start fresh in Boston, navigating the bustling world of 1850s labor and o…
Level B2AdventureThe Young Trailers: A Story of Early KentuckyA strong-willed fifteen-year-old leads his family and neighbors into the wild, untamed forests of early Kentucky, where adventure, danger, and the secrets of the wilderness await u…
Level B2AdventureThe Young Sharpshooter at AntietamTwo young Union sharpshooters navigate camp life and foraging during the tense days leading to the pivotal Battle of Antietam, encountering the diverse and complex world of the Civ…
Level B2AdventureThe Young Ranchers; Or, Fighting the SiouxA young hunter returns to his South Dakota ranch amid growing unrest among the Sioux, facing the looming threat of attack as tensions rise in the turbulent frontier.
Level B2AdventureThe Young RajahA young man of mysterious heritage travels to India aboard the Glamorgan Castle, where social tensions and romantic intrigue unfold among the passengers.
Level B2AdventureThe Young Musician; Or, Fighting His WayLeft penniless after his father's death, young Philip Gray faces the harsh prospect of the poorhouse but vows to fight his way up through hard work and his talent for music.
Level B2AdventureThe Young Miner; Or, Tom Nelson in CaliforniaIn the rugged California goldfields, sixteen-year-old Tom Nelson faces the harsh realities of mining with determination and grit, contrasting sharply with others’ fleeting hopes of…
Level B2AdventureThe Young Fur TradersIn the remote wilderness of the Red River Settlement, young Charley and his sister Kate face the harsh challenges of frontier life, dreaming of escape while navigating the rugged w…
Level B2AdventureThe Young Explorer; Or, Claiming His FortuneA determined sixteen-year-old boy inherits a modest sum but refuses to settle for a shoemaker's life or a harsh farm job, setting his sights on the distant promise of California’s…
Level B2AdventureThe Young Continentals at TrentonFour boys navigate the perils of the American Revolution, from secret missions to key battles like Long Island and the daring crossing of the Delaware.
Level B2AdventureThe Young Continentals at MonmouthFour young Continental Army couriers navigate the challenges of war, carrying urgent messages and witnessing pivotal moments like Washington’s daring Delaware crossing and the tens…
Level B2AdventureThe Young Continentals at LexingtonFour boys find themselves at the heart of rising tensions as Boston braces under British occupation, with colonial resistance swelling toward revolution.
Level B2AdventureThe Young Continentals at Bunker HillFour boys navigate danger and duty during the siege of Boston, delivering crucial messages and witnessing the heroic stand at Bunker Hill.
Level B2AdventureThe Young Colonists: A Story of the Zulu and Boer WarsTwo brothers grow up on a Derbyshire farm amid harsh winters and changing times, learning that courage and knowledge are both needed to face challenges ahead.
Level B2HistoricalThe Young Carpenters of Freiberg: A Tale of the Thirty Years' WarAmid the harsh siege of Freiberg during the Thirty Years' War, young carpenter Conrad navigates a city under siege, where soldiers bring danger and death, and bravery emerges in th…
Level B2AdventureThe Young Alaskans on the MissouriA restless uncle sets out to lead a group of young Americans on an adventurous journey up the Missouri River, tracing the historic trail of Lewis and Clark to rediscover the spirit…
Level B2AdventureThe Young Adventurer; or, Tom's Trip Across the PlainsStruggling to free his family from debt, a determined young boy sets out from his humble farm to seek fortune and a better life beyond the plains.
Level B2AdventureThe Wrecking MasterCaught in a treacherous harbor on a dark night, Captain Jim Wetherly and his nephew Dan navigate their oceangoing tug through danger, confronting mysterious small boats and perilou…
Level B2AdventureThe Wreckers of Sable IslandA spirited fifteen-year-old boy defies his grandfather’s fears to journey from peaceful Warwickshire to wild Nova Scotia in 1799, eager to join his father and embrace adventure acr…
Level B2AdventureThe Wreck of the Red Bird: A Story of the Carolina CoastThree boys arrive at a quiet South Carolina coastal town, drawn by a family summons amid fears of yellow fever.
Level B2AdventureThe Wounded NameAs the Allies near Paris and the Bourbon king is poised to return, Laurent de Courtomer, raised in England but heir to a French title, wrestles with his divided loyalties and the u…
Level B2HistoricalThe Worn DoorstepAmid the looming shadow of war, a determined scholar searches the tranquil English countryside for the perfect village home, where history, memory, and love intertwine beneath anci…
Level B2HistoricalThe World Before Them: A Novel. Volume 3 (of 3)Tensions rise in a modest household where a wounded soldier grapples with dependence, a jealous wife struggles to accept her new life, and family secrets simmer beneath the surface…
Level B2HistoricalThe World Before Them: A Novel. Volume 1 (of 3)Two young lovers face the harsh realities of duty, pride, and family expectations in a picturesque rural landscape where love must confront tradition and sacrifice.
Level B2RomanceThe Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 20A French prisoner of war navigates life inside Edinburgh Castle during the Napoleonic Wars, using wit, language skills, and charm to survive captivity and forge unexpected friendsh…
Level B2HistoricalThe Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 08Amid the brewing conflict of King Henry VI’s reign, young Richard Shelton rallies villagers to a looming battle, confronting divided loyalties and the harsh realities of war in a v…
Level B2AdventureThe WoodrangerIn a tense borderland where rival settlers clash, nineteen-year-old Norman McNiel, a skilled hunter from Scotland, listens to the urgent baying of a hound that signals an unfolding…
Level B2HistoricalThe Woodcutter of GutechLost in the dark, tangled Black Forest, a determined traveller encounters a woodcutter and his son, sparking a journey of guidance, faith, and the quest for spiritual nourishment a…
Level B2RomanceThe Wood King; or, Daniel Boone's last trailAmidst the untamed Osage wilderness, a seasoned hunter witnesses a desperate chase between rival tribes, where survival hinges on cunning, courage, and the secrets hidden along the…
Level B2AdventureThe Wolf Patrol: A Tale of Baden-Powell's Boy ScoutsBoys from rival quarters prepare for a fierce showdown on the riverbank, where loyalty, courage, and the spirit of the Boy Scouts turn a neighborhood feud into a test of honor and…
Level B2RomanceThe Winning of Barbara WorthIn a vast, desolate desert transformed by human will, a determined man journeys toward a distant frontier where survival means conquering nature itself—and where hearts and hopes a…
Level B2AdventureThe Willoughby CaptainsAt Willoughby School, the festive air buzzes with anticipation as boys prepare for the big sports events, while young Cusack proudly parades his naval father.
Level B2AdventureThe Wild Man of the West: A Tale of the Rocky MountainsIn the rugged Rocky Mountains, sixteen-year-old March Marston lives wildly, risking life and limb with reckless courage and fierce loyalty.
Level B2FantasyThe White Wolf and Other Fireside TalesIn 1358 Greenland, a Norwegian merchant encounters a ghostly, icebound ship frozen in time, harboring mysterious frozen bodies and untold secrets.
Level B2AdventureThe White Conquerors: A Tale of Toltec and AztecIn the heart of Tenochtitlan, the vibrant Aztec capital, celebrations mask the dark tyranny of human sacrifice demanded by ruthless priests.
Level B2AdventureThe White Chief of the CaffresBorn in India and raised among its people, a young boy embarks on a perilous sea voyage to England, facing storms at sea and the promise of new adventures that will shape his desti…
Level B2AdventureThe War-Trail Fort: Further Adventures of Thomas Fox and PitamakanAs the mighty American Fur Company collapses, a young trader and his loyal friend face a new frontier of independence and adventure, venturing beyond trading posts into the wild pl…
Level B2AdventureThe Wanderers; Or, Adventures in the Wilds of Trinidad and OrinocoA family uprooted by financial ruin seeks refuge in Trinidad, risking faith and fortune under a foreign edict protecting settlers.
Level B2AdventureThe Voyages of the "Ranger" and "Crusader": And what befell their Passengers and Crews.As young midshipmen prepare to set sail from home, they face the thrilling uncertainties of life at sea aboard the troop-ship Ranger, while their families embark on a daring coloni…
Level B2AdventureThe Voyage of the "Steadfast": The Young Missionaries in the PacificAmid a fierce storm on the Welsh coast, a young girl anxiously watches for signs of a ship in peril, while hoping her father’s sturdy vessel, the Steadfast, sails safely through th…