CEFR B2 · Upper-intermediate
Read Upper-intermediate Classics in English (B2)
7164 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 B2Children'sFollowing heavenwardA young man haunted by his late sister’s unfulfilled mission struggles to carry on her work helping neglected boys, seeking new ways to make a difference in a world that seems indi…
Level B2MysteryFollowing a Chance Clew; Or, Nick Carter's Lucky FindA mysterious robbery and an unconscious woman draw detective Nick Carter into a shadowy world of clever criminals and secretive strangers.
Level B2Children'sFollow the BallAt a strict boarding school, baseball star Joe Kenton navigates rivalry and tension with his roommate Hal Norwin, whose rebellious antics threaten their standing just before a cruc…
Level B2Children'sFolk Tales Every Child Should KnowStep into a world where ancient beliefs, magical creatures, and timeless superstitions come alive through enchanting folk tales passed down through generations, revealing the hidde…
Level B2Children'sFlying Plover: His stories, told him by Squat-by-the-fireIn the harsh wilderness of Labrador, young Flying Plover lives with his wise grandmother, Squat-by-the-fire, who shares enchanting tales of their Mountaineer tribe’s adventures, an…
Level B2Children'sFloyd's Flowers; Or, Duty and Beauty for Colored Children: Being One Hundred Short Stories Gleaned from the Storehouse of Human Knowledge and Experience: Simple, Amusing, ElevatingA collection of one hundred short stories designed to inspire and uplift young readers, blending duty and beauty through engaging tales and illustrations by a gifted artist.
Level B2RomanceFlower of the North: A Modern RomanceIn the remote northern wilderness, an artist becomes captivated by the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen, sparking a quest filled with passion, mystery, and the untamed wild.
Level B2Children'sFlower legends for childrenEnchanting flower legends come to life through fairy tales of angels, knights, and gods—each bloom holding a magical story that reveals its beauty and meaning in a world where fair…
Level B2GothicFlower and Jewel; or, Daisy Forrest's DaughterIn a shadowed chamber, a new mother awakens to twin girls—one dark-eyed, one blue-eyed—named with defiant love despite whispers of scandal and rivalry.
Level B2PoetryFlower FablesBeneath a shimmering summer moon, fairies gather to share enchanting tales of love and courage, as they face the chilling threat of the Frost-King who threatens their floral world.
Level B2PoetryFlower Children: The Little Cousins of the Field and GardenDiscover a charming celebration of children and flowers, revealing their deep connection through tender poems and drawings that invite young hearts to see themselves as part of nat…
Level B2RomanceFlora Adair; or, Love Works Wonders. Vol. 1 (of 2)In sunny 1860s Rome, Flora Adair, a reserved young woman yearning for intense happiness, navigates society and family devotion amid elegant gatherings and the fragrant promise of s…
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 B2Children'sFlaxie Growing Up: Flaxie Frizzle StoriesTwelve-year-old Flaxie Frizzle longs to shed her childish nickname as she navigates family duties, school challenges, and imaginative play with friends who transform into fanciful…
Level B2Children'sFive little Peppers in the Little Brown HouseWhen Ben Pepper rescues a mysterious black chicken from a swamp, the Pepper family dreams of a Thanksgiving feast centered on Polly’s famous chicken pie.
Level B2RomanceFive Thousand an Hour: How Johnny Gamble Won the HeiressJohnny Gamble, down to his last hundred dollars and tangled in a risky land deal, stakes everything on a daring gamble at the racetrack—where a mysterious heiress watches and fortu…
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 B2MysteryFive Thousand Dollars RewardA desperate tramp with a dark past threatens a young woman living alone in a secluded cottage, but a mysterious hunter arrives just in time to protect her.
Level B2Children'sFive Mice in a Mouse-trap, by the Man in the Moon.From his perch on the Moon, a curious observer watches the mischievous adventures of five children living in a quirky house called the Mouse-trap.
Level B2AdventureFive Little Starrs in the Canadian ForestFive adventurous siblings endure a rugged journey into the wild Canadian forest, facing harsh travel and untamed nature as they prepare for a winter in a remote lumber camp.
Level B2Children'sFive Little Peppers at SchoolAt school, the lively Pepper siblings navigate friendship, rivalry, and daily mischief, with new classmates joining their merry adventures.
Level B2Children'sFive Little Peppers and How They GrewIn a humble kitchen, five spirited siblings face hardship with unbreakable cheer and dreams of brighter days.
Level B2Children'sFive Little Peppers MidwayA young girl named Phronsie embarks on a heartfelt adventure to bake a perfect plum pie for her beloved Polly, forging a sweet bond with Jefferson, the cook, amid the bustling kitc…
Level B2ClassicsFive Hundred Dollars; or, Jacob Marlowe's SecretAn elderly man returns to his hometown after twenty years, uncovering family tensions and hidden fortunes among the Marlowes.
Level B2ClassicsFive Hundred Dollars: First published in the "Century Magazine"In a coastal sail-loft, tales unfold about Delia, a young woman defying her family's legacy of decline by choosing her own path with David Prince, whose troubled past and uncertain…
Level B2FantasyFive Children and ItFive children move to a country house surrounded by woods and wild gardens, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
Level B2AdventureFitz the FilibusterA young midshipman, eager to prove himself, joins a secretive armed boat crew on a mysterious night mission, craving adventure beyond the dull routine of naval life.
Level B2PoetryFishy-WinkleA mischievous trio of children escape to the seaside, where they meet Fishy-Winkle, a curious mer-baby longing to return to the sea.
Level B2ClassicsFishin' JimmyIn a tranquil New Hampshire village, a weathered angler known as Fishin' Jimmy teaches more than fishing—he imparts life lessons of patience, faith, and resilience drawn from the s…
Level B2AdventureFirst in the Field: A Story of New South WalesA tense clash unfolds among schoolboys over a fragile thrush's nest, revealing rivalries, secrets, and the harsh judgments tied to family reputations in the rugged backdrop of New…
Level B2AdventureFirst at the North Pole; Or, Two Boys in the Arctic CircleTwo determined boys join an daring Arctic expedition aboard the Ice King, facing fierce polar bears, deadly icebergs, and brutal cold on a quest to reach the North Pole, testing th…
Level B2ClassicsFirst and LastSet sail on the open sea where weighing anchor becomes a metaphor for life's beginnings, testing courage, skill, and truth against the unpredictable tides and winds.
Level B2Science FictionFirst Stage: MoonA crew returns from the first manned Moon mission, carrying the hopes of a divided Earth eager for unity and glory.
Level B2MysteryFirst Person ParamountA gifted mimicry artist escapes a harsh upbringing to pursue the stage, but his talent soon entangles him in a web of intrigue and danger.
Level B2ClassicsFirst Fam'lies of the SierrasIn a remote Sierra camp called The Forks, rugged men carve out a wild new Eden, electing a hapless judge to rule their lawless world.
Level B2Children'sFirst Base FaulknerA weary sixteen-year-old boy arrives in a cold, unfamiliar town carrying a heavy valise and uncertain hopes, as he embarks on a new life with a distant relative in a place that fee…
Level B2ClassicsFires of St. John: A Drama in Four ActsIn a well-to-do Pomeranian household, a looming family wedding stirs old tensions as a mysterious woman from the past reappears, threatening to disrupt the carefully arranged happi…
Level B2AdventureFire of retributionTrapped by a raging forest fire, a seasoned logger faces his first terrifying parachute jump to save his crew, while pilots risk everything to battle the flames and deliver a lifel…
Level B2AdventureFire in the Woods: IllustratedThree friends embark on a perilous adventure through wild forests, roaring rivers, and fiery disasters, facing nature’s fury and mysterious challenges as they search for a missing…
Level B2AdventureFire Island: Being the Adventures of Uncertain Naturalists in an Unknown TrackCaught in a deadly storm while exploring the perilous reefs near New Guinea, a young naturalist battles towering waves and fading hope aboard a crippled brig.
Level B2AdventureFire Cloud; Or, The Mysterious Cave. A Story of Indians and Pirates.Amid whispers of a hidden cave filled with untold treasures, a daring captain brings aboard the kidnapped daughter of a powerful man, igniting tension and danger among sailors caug…
Level B2Children'sFinkler's Field: A Story of School and BaseballAt Maple Ridge School, fierce rivalries ignite on the baseball diamond as the Boarders and Towners prepare for their annual showdown, with sharp-witted players and spirited coaches…
Level B2MysteryFinding the Lost TreasureTwo siblings discover a cryptic family memorandum hinting at a lost treasure that might save their struggling family from foreclosure.
Level B2MysteryFinal Proof; Or, The Value of EvidenceA sharp detective and a clever amateur unite to unravel a baffling murder mystery that shocks the city and challenges the very value of evidence.
Level B2HistoricalFighting with French: A Tale of the New ArmyAs young men train in the art of jujutsu and prepare to enlist, a new army faces the looming threat of war.
Level B2AdventureFighting the WhalesA young boy faces hunger and despair in a struggling seaport town, but a fateful encounter sets him on a perilous journey into the brutal world of whale hunting, where man battles…
Level B2AdventureFighting the Sea; Or, Winter at the Life-Saving StationA daring sailor from a life-saving station climbs a church steeple to fix a twisted weather vane, but when his ladder breaks, he’s left stranded high above the ground—setting the s…