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Read Classic Literature in English
Learn English by reading the books worth reading. Every book is the complete text, labelled A2 to C2 — tap any word for an instant translation, hear natural audio narration, and save the vocabulary you meet as you go. Pick your level and start with a free sample.
Level B2AdventureThe Cruise of the DazzlerThree adventurous boys race through San Francisco, but when Joe returns home, his carefree spirit gives way to worry as he faces new challenges.
Level B2AdventureThe Cruise of the "Lively Bee"; Or, A Boy's Adventures in the War of 1812As the War of 1812 erupts, a young boy joins the crew of the "Lively Bee," setting sail from New York Harbor amid patriotic fervor and the looming threat of British naval dominance…
Level B2AdventureThe Cruise of The ViolettaRecovering from fever in the Bahamas, Kit joins the enigmatic Dr.
Level B2AdventureThe Croxley Master: A Great Tale Of The Prize RingA struggling medical student faces harsh rejection and bleak prospects, until an unexpected challenge in a grim industrial town offers him a chance to change his fate through stren…
Level B2AdventureThe CrossingBorn under the Blue Ridge, a boy raised by a mysterious, taciturn frontiersman learns the rugged skills of the wilderness.
Level B2AdventureThe Cross and the Hammer: A Tale of the Days of the VikingsIn the Viking age's fierce clash between the old gods and the rise of Christianity, young warriors like Vagn and Sigurd navigate loyalty, honor, and the tides of power at King Svei…
Level B2AdventureThe Crimson WestA young man, cast out by his father for gambling and drinking, faces a harsh new reality as he struggles to reclaim his honor and find his path.
Level B2AdventureThe Cricket's Friends: Tales Told by the Cricket, Teapot, and SaucepanIn a cozy hearthside club, a cricket introduces curious new members—a traveled spider, a caterpillar, and a wasp—each bringing their own tales and temperaments to this whimsical ga…
Level B2AdventureThe Coyote: A Western StoryIn a rugged western landscape, a man named Rathburn confronts a dangerous bounty on "The Coyote," a notorious outlaw.
Level B2AdventureThe Courier of the OzarksAmid the brutal guerrilla warfare of 1862 Missouri, a young courier and his loyal dog navigate dangerous rebel forces plotting to ignite a fierce uprising.
Level B2AdventureThe Country Beyond: A Romance of the WildernessIn a lush, untamed wilderness where spring floods the land with life, a courageous young dog named Peter embarks on a daring adventure that will unknowingly shape the destinies of…
Level B2MysteryThe Count's ChauffeurAn expert driver and mechanic accepts a mysterious Italian count’s offer to become his personal chauffeur, stepping into a world of secret family affairs and high society intrigue…
Level B2AdventureThe Cornet of Horse: A Tale of Marlborough's WarsIn the shadow of Marlborough’s wars, a young nobleman hones his fencing skills and courtly manners, preparing for a life where courage and grace will be tested on both battlefield…
Level B2AdventureThe Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific OceanThree boys shipwrecked on a remote Pacific island must rely on courage and friendship to survive thrilling adventures in a tropical paradise shaped by nature’s tiny architects—the…
Level B2AdventureThe Copper Princess: A Story of Lake Superior MinesA daring rescue aboard a speeding train sparks an unlikely friendship between a struggling gentleman and a humble mine worker in the rugged Lake Superior mining region, where both…
Level B2AdventureThe Convict Ship, Volume 3 (of 3)Trapped aboard a ship overrun by convicts, a small group plans a daring escape using a tiny captain’s boat while navigating the dangerous chaos of mutiny, survival, and shifting po…
Level B2AdventureThe Continental Dragoon: A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778Amid the turmoil of 1778’s Revolutionary War, three riders press northward along a perilous Albany post-road, weaving through British-occupied New York.
Level B2AdventureThe Congo Rovers: A Story of the Slave SquadronA young midshipman eagerly accepts a posting to the sloop Daphne, destined for the perilous West African coast, despite his father's grave concerns.
Level B2MysteryThe Confessions of Arsène LupinA charming rogue and master thief reveals the hidden truths behind his clever exploits and mysterious acts of kindness.
Level B2AdventureThe Coming of the White Men: Stories of How Our Country Was DiscoveredTwo curious twins befriend Uncle Sam, a wise storyteller who brings to life the daring adventures and early struggles of those who discovered America, weaving tales of bravery, fre…
Level B2AdventureThe Coming Wave; Or, The Hidden Treasure of High RockCaught in a fierce tempest off Penobscot Bay, two honest working boys navigate dense fog and raging storms while uncovering secrets that tie the sea to hidden treasures on land.
Level B2RomanceThe Colonel of the Red HuzzarsAn American officer longs for action beyond dull engineering duties and finds himself drawn into a high-stakes wager involving a mysterious princess and the volatile politics of th…
Level B2MysteryThe City of FireIn the peaceful Sabbath Valley, young Billy Gaston's ordinary day at the train station takes a mysterious turn when a suspicious new freight agent arrives, setting the stage for se…
Level B2AdventureThe Circus Boys on the Mississippi; Or, Afloat with the Big Show on the Big RiverTensions rise under the big top as Teddy Tucker clashes with a fiery new clown, threatening the harmony of their circus troupe.
Level B2AdventureThe Circus Boys on the Flying Rings; Or, Making the Start in the Sawdust LifeTwo orphaned boys dream of the circus life, longing to escape hardship and soar through the air under the big top.
Level B2AdventureThe Circus Boys Across the Continent; Or, Winning New Laurels on the TanbarkTwo young circus performers eagerly prepare to join the Great Sparling Combined Shows for a thrilling summer tour across America, from the East Coast all the way to San Francisco,…
Level B2AdventureThe Chums of Scranton High on the Cinder Path: Or, The Mystery of the Haunted QuarryFive adventurous high school friends set out on a nut-gathering expedition in the vibrant autumn woods near Scranton, only to uncover mysterious happenings around a haunted quarry…
Level B2AdventureThe Children's PortionIn a humble kingdom where belief in a mystical Golden Age shapes every heart, the wise king’s children—Yestergold, Goldenday, Goldmorrow, and Faith—grow up guided by hope and lesso…
Level B2AdventureThe Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10): Stories from the ClassicsDive into epic tales of gods, heroes, and adventure where giants roam, battles rage, and legendary voyages unfold across strange lands.
Level B2AdventureThe Child of the Moat: A Story for Girls. 1557 A.D.In 1557 England, a troubled parish priest confronts eerie churchyard hauntings and bitter village feuds after a dying woman’s curse leaves her child vulnerable.
Level B2AdventureThe Chief of the Ranges: A Tale of the YukonIn the wild Canadian Northland, young Owindia’s peaceful day shatters as ruthless raiders ambush her, plunging her into a desperate fight for survival against brutal captors and th…
Level B2AdventureThe Chief Mate's Yarns: Twelve Tales of the SeaA morose ship's officer haunted by a tragic past breaks his silence to reveal harrowing tales of sea disasters, challenging the notion of destiny and exposing the harsh realities o…
Level B2AdventureThe Century World's Fair Book for Boys and Girls: Being the Adventures of Harry and Philip with Their Tutor, Mr. Douglass, at the World's Columbian ExpositionTwo boys and their tutor embark on an unexpected adventure to the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, guided by a mysterious cable from one boy’s father.
Level B2AdventureThe Cave of Gold: A Tale of California in '49Two young men ride into the wild, untamed valleys of 1848 California, drawn by terrifying screams and the promise of gold.
Level B2AdventureThe Cave in the Mountain: A Sequel to In the Pecos CountryTwo boys camped in the wilderness face a mysterious wolf whose strange behavior leads them on a daring chase toward a secret cave hidden deep in the mountains, promising adventure…
Level B2AdventureThe Cave by the Beech Fork: A Story of Kentucky—1815Two young hunters explore the mysterious Beech Fork forest, where autumn’s vibrant colors hide secrets and adventure.
Level B2RomanceThe Cassowary; What Chanced in the Cleft MountainsCaught in a fierce blizzard, a trans-continental train is trapped in the deadly Cleft Mountains snowdrift, and only one passenger with unexpected skills can send a crucial message…
Level B2AdventureThe Cash BoyA young boy, raised unknowingly apart from his true family, faces hardship and mystery as he leads a baseball club and cares for his ailing mother, all while uncovering the secrets…
Level B2AdventureThe Carter Girls' Week-End CampA family transforms their mountain home into a bustling weekend camp to save their finances and find joy amid hardship, while navigating new friendships and the challenges of runni…
Level B2RomanceThe Car of DestinyA son of a disgraced Spanish family defies suspicion and exile to pursue freedom and adventure, racing toward Biarritz where royalty and romance intertwine.
Level B2MysteryThe Campfire Girls on Station Island; Or, The Wireless from the Steam YachtWhen a spirited radio concert raises funds for a hospital, three friends seek summer adventure beyond their small town, only to be drawn into a mysterious wireless message that pro…
Level B2AdventureThe Campers Out; Or, The Right Path and the WrongThree boys plot a daring escape from their strict teacher and dream of heading West to hunt Native Americans, fueled by stolen watches and wild schemes.
Level B2AdventureThe Campaign of the Jungle; Or, Under Lawton through LuzonAmid scorching jungles and relentless battles, two brothers join General Lawton's daring campaign through Luzon, facing fierce insurgents and treacherous terrain in a fight for vic…
Level B2AdventureThe Camp in the Snow; Or, Besieged by DangerA sharp-witted young man traveling through a snowy Maine town senses danger as a suspicious "missionary" shadows him, leading to a tense chase beneath the winter night sky.
Level B2AdventureThe Camp in the Foot-Hills; or, Oscar on HorsebackA young hunter sets out on a rugged expedition to collect specimens for a museum, facing isolation, harsh weather, and the loneliness of the wilderness.
Level B2AdventureThe Camp Fire Girls on the Farm; Or, Bessie King's New ChumTwo new Camp Fire Girls from different worlds—one city, one country—prepare for a surprising adventure at a farm unlike any they’ve known, where friendship and fresh challenges awa…
Level B2AdventureThe Camp Fire Girls on a YachtA spirited invitation promises a summer cruise aboard a yacht, where youthful friends set sail from City Island to explore the New England coast.
Level B2AdventureThe Camp Fire Girls in the Mountains; Or, Bessie King's Strange AdventureA group of determined Camp Fire Girls embrace independence, self-reliance, and the spirit of pioneer women as they face challenges in the wilderness, proving that strength and cour…
Why it works
Why read classics to learn English
Graded by real CEFR level
Every book is labelled B1, B2 or C1 so you can pick something that stretches you without overwhelming you.
Tap any word to translate
Touch a word or phrase to see it in your language instantly — no dictionary, no leaving the page.
Audio narration & pronunciation
Listen to clear, natural narration and read along to train your ear as well as your eye.
Vocabulary from your own reading
Save the words you meet; they become flashcards built from the books you actually read.
Questions
Learning English by reading
Reading exposes you to real grammar, vocabulary and phrasing in context — far more memorably than word lists. With instant translation and audio on every page, you stay in the story instead of stalling on unknown words, which is what builds fluency.
Choose a book one notch above where you feel comfortable: B1 if you read everyday English, B2 if you can follow longer articles, C1 for literary prose. You can always tap words you don’t know — a little stretch is exactly how you level up.
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