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 B2AdventureThe Texan Star: The Story of a Great Fight for LibertyIn a Mexican prison, a young boy and his mentor face the rising threat of Santa Anna’s ruthless ambition as Texas struggles for liberty.
Level B2AdventureThe Texan Scouts: A Story of the Alamo and GoliadA lone young scout braves a relentless Texan winter storm, riding through vast, desolate plains with only his horse for company.
Level B2Science FictionThe Terrible AnswerSeven Earthmen arrive on Mars, eager to build a new empire by exploiting the native Martians, whose enigmatic grins mask unknown intentions.
Level B2ClassicsThe Temptress (La tierra de todos)A troubled Marquis wrestles with mounting debts and the lavish lifestyle of his enigmatic wife, Elena, while the ruins of his ancestral home and a gentle letter from his mother evo…
Level B2MysteryThe Templeton caseIn the quiet estuary town of Marsh Quay, a mysterious yacht arrives against the tide, stirring curiosity and suspicion.
Level B2ClassicsThe Templeton Teapot: A Farce in One ActIn an old-fashioned library, the Templeton family grapples with a mysterious string of silver thefts and a possible unexpected marriage, all centered around a quaint silver teapot…
Level B2Children'sThe Tell-Tale: An Original Collection of Moral and Amusing StoriesIn a magical land where fairies protect nature, a mischievous fairy prince delights in causing trouble—until his cruel deeds bring him face-to-face with his stern father’s justice.
Level B2AdventureThe Telegraph Messenger Boy; Or, The Straight Road to SuccessA quick-witted country boy faces off against city bullies who mock and threaten him by the riverbank, showcasing courage and grit as he navigates both the currents and challenges o…
Level B2AdventureThe Telegraph BoyA determined fifteen-year-old arrives in New York with just twenty-five cents, ready to carve out a living as a telegraph boy amidst the bustling city streets and colorful characte…
Level B2MysteryThe Teeth of the TigerA frantic inspector races against time to warn authorities of a sinister crime and prevent two imminent murders planned for the very night.
Level B2AdventureThe Tapu of Banderah: 1901A mysterious yacht arrives at the remote, tropical island of Mayou, disrupting the quiet lives of its few white residents and native inhabitants.
Level B2FantasyThe Tapestry Room: A Child's RomanceIn a snowbound old house, young Jeanne finds magic and warmth in her vivid imagination and the gentle care of her aged nurse, Marcelline, as winter's chill stirs dreams of summer a…
Level B2Children'sThe Tangled ThreadsA devoted mother fulfills her long-held dream by arranging music lessons for her daughter, despite years of sacrifice and hardship.
Level B2MysteryThe Talleyrand MaximAn ambitious clerk at a quiet law firm encounters an unexpected visitor with a mysterious discovery that promises opportunity—and temptation.
Level B2ClassicsThe Talking Thrush, and Other Tales from IndiaA clever thrush steals cotton and cleverly bargains with local craftsmen to transform it into fine clothes, aspiring to rise above her humble beginnings and join the world of human…
Level B2AdventureThe Talking Leaves: An Indian StoryTwo young girls, one the daughter of an Apache chief, witness a mysterious discovery deep in their mountain valley: a recent camp left by white men in a land they believed safe fro…
Level B2Children'sThe Talking Beasts: A Book of Fable WisdomJourney through ancient worlds where timeless fables reveal wisdom through talking beasts, offering friendly advice and life lessons passed down from Aesop to Indian sages and beyo…
Level B2Children'sThe Talisman: A Tale for BoysYoung Frank, eager to explore beyond his rural home, faces the challenge of leaving family and friends behind as he prepares to attend school in bustling Boston, where new lessons…
Level B2ClassicsThe Tale of TrionaOlivia Gale faces a crossroads after inheriting a vast estate, clashing with her cautious advisors over how to manage her newfound wealth.
Level B2AdventureThe Tale of Mr. TodTwo quarrelsome neighbors, the sly Mr.
Level B2Children'sThe Tale of Johnny Town-MouseWhen country mouse Timmy Willie accidentally travels to the bustling city, he experiences a world of noise, danger, and unfamiliar food in the elegant home of Johnny Town-mouse.
Level B2Children'sThe Tale of Ginger and PicklesIn a quaint village, a cat named Ginger and a terrier named Pickles run a charming shop that offers unlimited credit, delighting customers but leaving the owners in a tricky financ…
Level B2FantasyThe Tailor of GloucesterIn snowy Gloucester, a poor tailor races to finish a splendid coat for the mayor’s Christmas wedding, relying on his clever cat and the secret help of tiny mice who emerge from hid…
Level B2RomanceThe Sword of GideonAs war erupts in 1702, loyal horsemen race through villages spreading the call to arms against the tyrannical King Louis, rallying England’s forces under the fierce leadership of t…
Level B2AdventureThe Sword of Antietam: A Story of the Nation's CrisisAmid the sun-scorched hills and valleys of the South, a young Northern soldier scans the landscape, bracing for the clash of armies and the unfolding drama of the nation’s gravest…
Level B2AdventureThe Swiss Family Robinson, Told in Words of One SyllableStranded on a rocky shore after a shipwreck, a resourceful family must rely on courage, wit, and their loyal dogs to survive and build a new life in the wild unknown.
Level B2ClassicsThe Sweet Girl Graduates: A Farce in Three Acts and an EpilogueAs graduation approaches, the De Smythe household spirals into comedic chaos over a missing lace for Maude's dress, igniting a frantic scramble filled with family quirks, fashion d…
Level B2ClassicsThe Sweep WinnerIn the scorching Australian outback, a solitary man tends the vast rabbit-proof fence, enduring harsh isolation and suspicion from a rough township.
Level B2Children'sThe Swedish Fairy BookA boy hatched from an egg grows to enormous size and strength, performing incredible feats as he sets out on a journey that leads him to a king’s court troubled by a sea troll’s dr…
Level B2AdventureThe Swan and Her Crew: or The Adventures of Three Young Naturalists and Sportsmen on the Broads and Rivers of NorfolkThree young naturalists embark on thrilling adventures exploring Norfolk's broads and rivers, encountering wildlife, building a yacht, and facing perils on the water.
Level B2AdventureThe Surprising and Singular Adventures of a Hen as Related by Herself to Her Family of ChickensAn old hen recounts her journey from a pampered pet to a shunned outcast, revealing the trials and lessons of life beyond the cozy farmyard.
Level B2FantasyThe Surprising Adventures of the Magical Monarch of Mo and His PeopleIn the enchanting Valley of Mo, where hats grow on trees and rivers flow with milk and cream, a cheerful king rules a land of endless wonder and delight.
Level B2FantasyThe Surprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion with Those of General Napoleon Smith: An Improving History for Old Boys, Young Boys, Good Boys, Bad Boys, Big Boys, Little Boys, Cow Boys, and Tom-BoysFollow the mischievous childhood antics of the future General Napoleon Smith, his spirited sister Priscilla, and the unlikely Toady Lion as they navigate rivalry, pranks, and the e…
Level B2MysteryThe SundialHaunted by a fractured marriage and the impending loss of their child, a celebrated portrait painter confronts bitter truths and hidden tensions beneath the surface of his privileg…
Level B2AdventureThe Sunbridge Girls at Six Star RanchSix adventurous girls from the East journey to Texas to spend a summer at the wild Six Star Ranch, where new friendships and unexpected challenges await.
Level B2Science FictionThe Sun-DeathA spaceship captain defies his crew by changing course mid-mission, steering a controversial cargo of captured Venus natives away from Mars and toward Earth, risking mutiny and dea…
Level B2RomanceThe Sun of Saratoga: A Romance of Burgoyne's SurrenderAmid the tense watch of a critical Revolutionary War outpost, a young patriot guards a strategic hollow, confronting divided loyalties and the looming threat of British spies—while…
Level B2AdventureThe Sun of Quebec: A Story of a Great CrisisAmid the turmoil of the French and Indian War, two young survivors find refuge and face the looming threat of a French advance on Albany.
Level B2HistoricalThe Sun Maid: A Story of Fort DearbornAmid the rising grandeur of a young Chicago, a brave Native American chief foresees bloodshed while a spirited orphan girl, full of innocent wonder, navigates a world caught betwee…
Level B2MysteryThe Substitute MillionaireA bomb kills a miserly millionaire known for his stinginess and secrecy, leaving behind a fortune shrouded in mystery.
Level B2AdventureThe Submarine Boys' Trial Trip: "Making Good" as Young ExpertsYoung Captain Jack Benson, just sixteen, commands the innovative submarine "Pollard" with skill that surprises even seasoned naval officers, while ambitious Don Melville awaits his…
Level B2AdventureThe Submarine Boys' Lightning Cruise: The Young Kings of the DeepTwo daring teenage submarine captains prepare for their first live torpedo drill amid the deadly explosives of a secret naval shed, risking everything beneath the icy waters aboard…
Level B2AdventureThe Submarine Boys on Duty: Life on a Diving Torpedo BoatTwo ambitious boys arrive in Dunhaven, drawn to the mystery of "Pollard's Folly," a secretive submarine torpedo boat being built to revolutionize naval warfare.
Level B2AdventureThe Submarine Boys for the Flag: Deeding Their Lives to Uncle SamWhen a mysterious German professor urgently seeks out Captain Jack Benson, a young submarine skipper, Jack is drawn into a secret that could change everything he knows about his un…
Level B2AdventureThe Submarine Boys and the Spies: Dodging the Sharks of the DeepAt Spruce Beach, a grand crowd awaits the arrival of the cutting-edge submarine "Benson," captained by sixteen-year-old prodigy Jack Benson and his teenage crew, promising thrillin…
Level B2AdventureThe Submarine Boys and the Middies: The Prize Detail at AnnapolisYoung captains and engineers navigate the challenges of pioneering submarine torpedo boats as they strive to prove their value to an indifferent U.
Level B2MysteryThe Stretton Street AffairAn electrical engineer and war veteran finds himself unwittingly entangled in a complex, sensational plot that challenges his loyalty and courage.
Level B2ClassicsThe Strength of the StrongIn a prehistoric world where isolated families survive by strength alone, Old Long-Beard recounts the fierce struggles and brutal lessons that teach the Fish-Eaters the power of un…