The Real Diary of a Real Boy

Name: The Real Diary of a Real Boy
Author: Henry A. Shute

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Can I read The Real Diary of a Real Boy in English as a learner?

Yes — read The Real Diary of a Real Boy by Henry A. Shute in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is B2. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: B2
Length: 4 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A boy’s candid diary from the early 1860s captures the playful mischief, schoolyard fights, and simple joys of childhood, revealing a vivid slice of small-town life through the eyes of a spirited, honest narrator.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Henry A. Shute wrote it — nothing rewritten or cut. The built-in translation, saved vocabulary and audio narration are what carry you through the original prose.

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