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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 B2Children'sThe CatDiscover the secret world of a Persian cat family through the eyes of a curious kitten named Loki, as they navigate the whims and wonders of their human companions and their own my…
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 B2FantasyThe Carved LionsIn a grim industrial town, young Geraldine and her brother Haddie navigate the challenges of modest means and childhood dreams, where the longing for a brighter, fairytale-like cou…
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 B2Children'sThe Carter Girls' Mysterious NeighborsAs the Carter family moves to a countryside farm to aid their father's recovery, the responsible eldest sister Douglas takes charge, while the younger girls face the challenges of…
Level B2Children'sThe Carter GirlsWhen their father falls ill with a mysterious condition beyond the reach of doctors' diagnoses, the Carter sisters must band together to help him recover through rest and a daring…
Level B2Children'sThe Carroll GirlsFour sisters face the struggles of poverty and change as their once-grand life fades into hardship, with the eldest bearing the weight of keeping their family together.
Level B2Children'sThe Carpenter's DaughterIn a humble home shadowed by hardship, a determined young girl and her weary mother face the challenge of welcoming a new boarder, while clinging to hope and faith amid their daily…![Cover of The Captain's Story; or, The Disobedient Son by William S. [Adapter] Martin](https://dsx1pat3ljtul.cloudfront.net/books/daf5c0ge1ofc73dhbfjg.webp)
Level B2Children'sThe Captain's Story; or, The Disobedient SonAn old captain returns after forty years to the ruins of his childhood home, reflecting on a life marked by disobedience, hardship, and loss.
Level B2Children'sThe Captain's Bunk: A Story for BoysIn a secluded fishing village, two mischievous naval captain's sons stir up trouble and challenge their tutor's patience, offering a lively glimpse into boyhood adventures and smal…
Level B2Children'sThe Candle and the CatA spirited little girl named Caro finds comfort only in the glow of a light, fearing the dark that surrounds her.
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 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…
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 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 B2Children'sThe Cadets of Flemming HallAt Flemming Hall, a lively group of cadets welcomes a new arrival, Leon Arnold, into their brotherhood of daring adventures, strict teachers, and spirited school life.
Level B2Children'sThe Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's FeastIn a sunlit forest clearing, insects from beetles to butterflies gather for a grand ball and feast, setting aside differences to celebrate with music, dance, and laughter under the…
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 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 B2Children'sThe Brownies and Other TalesChildren’s daily struggles with forgotten chores and missing toys come to life in a whimsical tale where a young girl’s messy playroom sparks adventures and surprises, revealing th…
Level B2FantasyThe Brown Owl: A Fairy StoryIn a vast kingdom ruled by the powerful magician King Intafernes, his daughter Princess Ismara faces a mysterious promise to "cherish the Owl" as her father’s reign nears its end,…
Level B2Children'sThe Brother of a HeroA fifteen-year-old boy arrives alone in a sleepy riverside town, eager to explore before starting school at Maple Hill Academy.
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 B2Children'sThe Broken Bough: No. 435, IV. SeriesTwo brothers leave school on a sunny May afternoon, eager to share lessons about faith, growth, and divine care learned from their kind teacher.
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 B2Children'sThe Bravest Girl in SchoolTwo sisters’ quiet afternoon is upended by the unexpected arrival of their glamorous aunt from Australia, bringing excitement and mystery to their humble home.
Level B2Children'sThe Boys' Life of Mark TwainFollow the humble beginnings of a boy growing up in the early 19th century American frontier, whose adventurous spirit and vivid imagination set him on a path to becoming a beloved…
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.
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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