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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 B2MysteryThe Camp Fire Girls at the Seashore; Or, Bessie King's HappinessAfter a devastating fire nearly destroys their camp, a determined group of Camp Fire Girls refuse to give up, facing mysterious threats and forging new bonds as they rebuild their…
Level B2AdventureThe Camp Fire Girls at Long Lake; Or, Bessie King in Summer CampAt a summer farm camp, the spirited Camp Fire Girls navigate friendships, playful rivalries, and farm chores under the watchful eye of their Guardian.
Level B2MysteryThe Camp Fire Boys at Log Cabin Bend; Or, Four Chums Afoot in the Tall TimberFour friends embark on a rugged hike through towering woods, crossing rivers and following old trails as night falls.
Level B2AdventureThe Call of the South: 1908In the South Pacific’s remote waters, a seasoned diver battles fever, treacherous natives, and the perils of pearling as he navigates danger both above and below the waves.
Level B2AdventureThe Call of the Beaver Patrol; Or, A Break in the GlacierFour Boy Scouts embark on a daring mission to find two missing breaker boys who vanished from a deserted mine, uncovering mystery, danger, and hidden motives beneath the surface of…
Level B2AdventureThe Bushranger's SecretIn the vast, rugged grasslands of South Australia, a restless young man wrestles with despair and secrets alongside a weary companion, setting the stage for a gripping adventure fi…
Level B2AdventureThe Bush Boys: History and Adventures of a Cape Farmer and his FamilyOn the remote frontier of Southern Africa, Hendrik Von Bloom, a former soldier turned nomadic farmer, navigates the harsh wilderness and tense relations with native tribes, while h…
Level B2AdventureThe Buried Treasure; Or, Old Jordan's "Haunt"In a humble cabin marked by loss and hardship, young David Evans dreams of a brighter future despite his father’s bitterness and their shattered past.
Level B2MysteryThe Burglar and the Blizzard: A Christmas StoryA series of daring robberies plagues a wealthy mountain community, with a mysterious thief slipping in unnoticed under the cover of night.
Level B2AdventureThe Bungalow Boys North of Fifty-ThreeThree adventurous boys brave the icy silence and frozen wilderness north of the fifty-third parallel, setting off on a thrilling journey aboard the quirky steamer Yukon Rover, wher…
Level B2AdventureThe Bungalow Boys Along the YukonThree adventurous boys board a mysterious, privately owned steamer bound for Alaska, stirring curiosity and suspicion at Seattle’s docks.
Level B2FantasyThe Brownies and Prince Florimel; Or, Brownieland, Fairyland, and DemonlandIn a kingdom where appearances deceive, a tiny prince with extraordinary sight and magical arrows faces a cunning uncle’s treachery as he fights to claim the throne meant for him.
Level B2RomanceThe Bronze BellA young man arrives at the remote Nokomis station, puzzled by a mysterious stranger who denies knowing him, yet hints at hidden connections and secrets waiting to unfold amidst the…
Level B2AdventureThe Broncho Rider Boys with the Texas Rangers: Or, The Capture of the Smugglers on the Rio GrandeThree daring young riders, known as the Broncho Rider Boys, navigate the rugged Rio Grande border to capture a band of smugglers, testing their courage and friendship in thrilling…
Level B2AdventureThe Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz: Or, Upholding the Honor of the Stars and StripesFour daring boys spot a suspicious band of riders poised to rob a train near Pachuca, and despite the odds, they devise a bold plan to outwit the bandits and protect innocent passe…
Level B2AdventureThe Broncho Rider Boys on the Wyoming Trail: Or, A Mystery of the Prairie StampedeThree daring boys ride from Arizona to Wyoming, uncovering mysteries and taming wild horses along the way.
Level B2AdventureThe Broncho Rider Boys Along the Border: Or, The Hidden Treasure of the Zuni Medicine ManThree adventurous boys roam the rugged Southwest, facing wild horses and mysterious rivals as they uncover secrets of a hidden Zuni treasure, testing their courage and friendship a…
Level B2AdventureThe Brighton Boys with the Submarine FleetTwo Brighton schoolboys answer the urgent call to join Uncle Sam’s submarine fleet, leaving behind campus life for daring underwater missions in the European war.
Level B2AdventureThe Brighton Boys with the Flying CorpsAmid the stirring backdrop of World War I, a group of Brighton Academy boys, led by the curious and determined Jimmy Hill, dream of joining the thrilling new battlefield in the ski…
Level B2AdventureThe Brighton Boys in the TrenchesAs war calls many Brighton Academy boys to daring roles from the skies to the seas, seventeen-year-old Herbert Whitcomb faces the harsh realities of loss and enlistment, determined…
Level B2AdventureThe Brighton Boys in the Submarine Treasure ShipTwo war-hardened naval officers, returning home after heroic service, spot a mysterious object at sea that promises a new adventure beyond their wartime exploits.
Level B2MysteryThe Boys of the Wireless; Or, A Stirring Rescue from the DeepInventive Tom Barnes experiments with wireless telegraphy in his small town, but when crucial equipment goes missing, he and his friends must unravel the mystery and prove their sk…
Level B2AdventureThe Boys of Crawford's Basin: The Story of a Mountain Ranch in the Early Days of ColoradoIn the rugged Colorado mountains of the 1870s, two hardworking young ranchers face off against Big Reuben, a notorious grizzly bear terrorizing their community.
Level B2AdventureThe Boys of Bellwood School; Or, Frank Jordan's TriumphTrapped under the watchful eye of a harsh aunt and longing for freedom, Frank Jordan’s world shifts when he witnesses a tense standoff between a runaway boy and a menacing relative…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy's Book of the SeaExplore the dramatic evolution of naval warfare from wooden ships to steel battleships, tracing iconic confrontations like Trafalgar and World War I’s North Sea battles.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy's Book of HeroesA rebellious Anglo-Saxon youth named Hereward is outlawed and embarks on thrilling adventures across medieval England and beyond.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy in the BushA fearless fourteen-year-old boy defies a notorious bushranger's threats to seize their prized mare, defending his family's remote Australian station in a wild land where lawlessne…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Volunteers with the French AirmenAmid the chaos of war-torn Belgium, two determined boys navigate battles, capture, and escape as they dream of joining the daring French airmen.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Volunteers with the British ArtilleryTwo American boys, brave and resolute, navigate the harrowing battlefronts of World War I—from daring escapes in Belgium to thrilling flights over Verdun—before joining the British…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Travellers on the Congo: Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey with Henry M. Stanley "Through the Dark Continent"Two adventurous youths join the legendary explorer Henry M.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Travellers in The Russian Empire: Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey in European and Asiatic Russia, with Accounts of a Tour across Siberia, Voyages on the Amoor, Volga, and Other Rivers, a Visit to Central Asia, Travels among the Exiles, and a Historical Sketch of the Empire from Its Foundation to the Present TimeTwo youths embark on an extraordinary journey through the vast Russian Empire, exploring Siberia, Central Asia, and the majestic rivers that shape this diverse land, uncovering its…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy TrapperIn the aftermath of war, a family struggles with lost fortunes and buried secrets when a hidden barrel of gold sparks hope and conflict.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Traders; Or, The Sportsman's Club Among the BoersCaught in the path of a fierce cyclone near the Sandwich Islands, a young sailor must navigate treacherous seas and prove his mettle amid storms and adventure.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy TarA seasoned mariner returns to his quiet seaside village after decades at sea, sharing thrilling tales of adventure and peril with local boys who eagerly gather to hear his stories.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Spies of Philadelphia: The Story of How the Young Spies Helped the Continental Army at Valley ForgeThree young boys in British-occupied Philadelphia navigate danger and duty as they secretly gather intelligence to aid the Continental Army, witnessing the stark contrasts of war a…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Settlers: A Story of Early Times in KansasThree boys and two men leave Illinois to settle the untamed Kansas frontier, inspired by tales of Indian wars and early pioneers.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Scouts' badge of courageFour Boy Scouts journey to a remote Adirondack farm where dynamite clears the land and a secret fur farm thrives.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Scouts' VictoryThree boys at a military school face the call of home amid global turmoil—one rushes to join the fight in England, another grapples with family duty in Greece, and the third longs…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Scouts' First Camp Fire; or, Scouting with the Silver Fox PatrolA spirited troop of Boy Scouts embarks on their first multi-day hike, navigating dusty roads, hidden springs, and the challenges of scouting life.
Level B2MysteryThe Boy Scouts with the Red CrossAmid a fierce strike and violent clashes at a cement plant, a group of determined Boy Scouts steps up to provide crucial first aid to wounded workers, risking danger to bring hope…
Level B2MysteryThe Boy Scouts with the Motion Picture PlayersFive adventurous Boy Scouts embark on a weekend hike to the eerie Randall’s Folly, a haunted castle shrouded in mystery.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Scouts to the RescueTrapped in a shell crater near enemy lines, a young scout fights to save a wounded lieutenant amidst the relentless horrors of war.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Scouts on the YukonA group of adventurous Boy Scouts embark on a thrilling journey through the breathtaking Inside Passage, heading toward the wild Yukon and Klondike.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Scouts on the TrailTwo boys, one French and one American-French, plan an adventurous holiday joining the Boy Scouts in France, forging friendship amid hopes and tensions of a looming war.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Scouts on the RangeThree adventurous Boy Scouts arrive in the sun-baked desert town of Mesaville, Arizona, ready to explore a remote cattle ranch.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Scouts on a SubmarineWhen a young inventor creates a non-lethal sleeping gas grenade, it promises to change the battlefield forever.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Scouts on Sturgeon Island; or, Marooned Among the Game-fish PoachersA group of adventurous Boy Scouts face an unexpected twist when their scoutmaster must leave urgently, thrusting them into leadership and survival challenges on the wild border of…
Level B2MysteryThe Boy Scouts on Picket DutyA group of Boy Scouts aboard the sloop Arrow uncover a mysterious, unlit steamer lurking near Florida's coast, sparking suspicions of hostile intentions and a thrilling race to ale…
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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