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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 B2MysteryTom Swift and his chest of secretsA young inventor’s peaceful workday turns chaotic when his loyal but clumsy giant protector delivers a mysterious, heavily locked chest filled with secrets—sparking mischief, rival…
Level B2FantasyTom Swift and his airline expressAn ambitious young inventor guards his thriving aircraft plant against mysterious intruders while nurturing a secret, daring plan that could change everything.
Level B2FantasyTom Swift and The Visitor from Planet XWhen a powerful earthquake devastates their laboratory, young inventor Tom Swift and his friend Bud race against time to save their mentor and uncover the mysterious force behind t…
Level B2AdventureTom Swift and His Wizard Camera; Or, Thrilling Adventures While Taking Moving PicturesA young inventor guards his secret creations when a mysterious, hurried visitor arrives with urgent business, sparking intrigue and adventure amid incredible machines and daring in…
Level B2AdventureTom Swift and His Wireless Message; Or, The Castaways of Earthquake IslandA young inventor’s routine is interrupted by a dusty, chaotic arrival—a mule-drawn wagon carrying a mysterious telegram that promises to launch Tom Swift into a thrilling adventure…
Level B2FantasyTom Swift and His War Tank; Or, Doing His Bit for Uncle SamA young inventor wrestles with a secret mission that feels like his duty to "do his bit" as he prepares for a daring flight to witness aviator contests, while mysterious plans and…
Level B2AdventureTom Swift and His Undersea Search; Or, the Treasure on the Floor of the AtlanticA young inventor and his friend uncover astonishing news of untold millions in sunken treasure beneath the ocean, setting the stage for a daring undersea adventure to claim riches…
Level B2Science FictionTom Swift and His Submarine Boat; Or, Under the Ocean for Sunken TreasureAn inventive young man returns from a daring airship flight to join his father in perfecting a groundbreaking submarine, aiming to explore the ocean depths and uncover hidden treas…
Level B2AdventureTom Swift and His Sky Racer; Or, The Quickest Flight on RecordA young inventor is challenged to build a revolutionary, high-speed monoplane to compete for a thrilling ten-thousand-dollar prize at a prestigious aviation meet, pushing the bound…
Level B2FantasyTom Swift and His Photo Telephone or the Picture That Saved a FortuneA young inventor defies skepticism to create a photo telephone that transmits images alongside sound, challenging the limits of science and technology.
Level B2AdventureTom Swift and His Motor-Cycle; Or, Fun and Adventures on the RoadA daring young inventor faces off against a reckless speedster on the road, sparking a rivalry that leads to thrilling mechanical adventures and record-breaking challenges.
Level B2AdventureTom Swift and His Motor-Boat; Or, The Rivals of Lake CarlopaA young inventor eyes a damaged motor-boat up for auction, hoping to revive it and make a splash on Lake Carlopa.
Level B2AdventureTom Swift and His Great Searchlight; or, on the border for Uncle SamA young inventor perfects a groundbreaking noiseless airship motor while facing threats from an old rival who might sabotage his secrets.
Level B2FantasyTom Swift and His Giant TelescopeA young inventor reveals a mysterious new crystal that bends light in astonishing ways, sparking dreams of exploring distant planets with his giant telescope.
Level B2AdventureTom Swift and His Giant Cannon; Or, The Longest Shots on RecordA young inventor tests his latest creation—a giant cannon—while an old prospector seeks funding for a daring expedition to find a lost opal mine near Panama.
Level B2FantasyTom Swift and His Electric Runabout; Or, The Speediest Car on the RoadA young inventor sets out to build the fastest electric car ever, aiming to win a prestigious prize and outpace his rival in a thrilling race of speed and ingenuity.
Level B2AdventureTom Swift and His Electric Rifle; Or, Daring Adventures in Elephant LandA young inventor perfects his electric rifle and prepares for daring tests, while navigating rivalries, family challenges, and the promise of thrilling adventures in exotic Elephan…
Level B2FantasyTom Swift and His Electric Locomotive; Or, Two Miles a Minute on the RailsA young inventor faces fierce corporate rivalry as he tackles the challenge of creating an unprecedented electric locomotive capable of two miles a minute, racing against time and…
Level B2FantasyTom Swift and His Big Tunnel; Or, The Hidden City of the AndesWhen a mysterious stranger arrives with an urgent message, young inventor Tom Swift must protect his groundbreaking inventions and uncover hidden secrets, aided by his loyal giant…
Level B2FantasyTom Swift and His Air Scout; Or, Uncle Sam's Mastery of the SkyA daring young inventor prepares to take his hesitant companion on a thrilling first flight in his speedy, double-winged aeroplane, promising safety and adventure above the clouds.
Level B2FantasyTom Swift and His Aerial Warship; Or, The Naval Terror of the SeasA young inventor wrestles with the challenges of perfecting an aerial warship—a daring flying machine designed to carry heavy weaponry and redefine naval warfare from the skies.
Level B2FantasyTom Swift Among the Fire Fighters; Or, Battling with Flames from the AirA young inventor and his loyal companions face a sudden, mysterious uproar outside their home, hinting at an urgent crisis that demands their daring skills and inventive genius.
Level B2AdventureTom Swift Among the Diamond Makers; Or, The Secret of Phantom MountainA young inventor finds himself guarding a jewelry store alone when a suspicious man attempts a daring theft, sparking a thrilling adventure filled with mystery and danger.
Level B2AdventureTom Strong, Lincoln's Scout: A Story of the United States in the Times That Tried Men's SoulsIn the tense borderlands of Western Maryland, a father and son ride into a land shadowed by slavery and unexpected danger.
Level B2AdventureTom Slade with the ColorsTom Slade struggles with the call to serve in the army during wartime but is urged by his scoutmaster to find his own way to contribute at home.
Level B2AdventureTom Slade on the RiverAt a lively summer camp by the Hudson, a boy named Raymond, once frail and alone, prepares to welcome troop arrivals and embrace adventure alongside his steadfast companion, Jeb Ru…
Level B2AdventureTom Slade on a TransportTom Slade returns to his hometown after harrowing adventures at sea, reconnecting with old friends and confronting his past as he navigates new challenges and loyalties during wart…
Level B2MysteryTom Slade on Overlook MountainWhen New York City’s thirst swallows the village of West Hurley, old Caleb Dyker becomes a wandering outcast, crossing paths with restless scout Tom Slade.
Level B2MysteryTom Slade in the north woodsWhen Tom Slade returns from his adventurous summer at Temple Camp, the spirit of the wild north woods calls him back into action.
Level B2AdventureTom Slade at Temple CampAt Temple Camp, Tom Slade unexpectedly wins the assistant camp manager election, despite his awkwardness and the political maneuvers behind the scenes.
Level B2AdventureTom Slade at Black LakeAn eighteen-year-old scout, Tom Slade, returns from war to the familiar wilderness of Temple Camp, where scouting skills and adventure beckon him beyond the battlefield.
Level B2AdventureTom Slade at Bear MountainA routine visit to Aunt Martha’s cottage in Kingston turns into a thrilling adventure as Tom Slade stumbles upon outlaws, hidden secrets, and a mysterious treasure in the wilds of…
Level B2Children'sTom Slade Picks a WinnerWhen Wilfred Cowell suddenly collapses, his family anxiously awaits a doctor’s arrival, but an unexpected visitor from Temple Camp brings new hope and mystery.
Level B2AdventureTom Slade : Boy Scout of the Moving PicturesIn a rough neighborhood where mischief is Tom Slade’s daily routine, a chance encounter with a scoutmaster challenges his wild ways and hints at a new path beyond pranks and stone-…
Level B2MysteryTom Sawyer, DetectiveTom Sawyer and Huck Finn, restless with spring fever, receive an unexpected invitation to Arkansas that promises adventure and mystery.
Level B2AdventureTom Sawyer AbroadTom Sawyer, never satisfied with past adventures, sets off on a new journey abroad, determined to outshine the village postmaster’s tales of travel.
Level B2MysteryTom Ossington's GhostWhen a mysterious young man unexpectedly arrives seeking music lessons, a struggling woman faces an unusual and unsettling encounter that sets off a chain of strange events in Clov…
Level B2AdventureTom Newcombe; Or, the Boy of Bad HabitsA wealthy boy with every toy imaginable, Tom Newcombe battles his own bad habits and stubborn pride, spiraling into frustration and chaos despite the comforts around him.
Level B2ClassicsTom GroganAs winter threatens a crucial construction project, the reliable stevedore Tom Grogan mysteriously halts work, leaving foreman Babcock anxious.
Level B2Children'sTom GilliesOn rugged Norton Island, spirited Tom Gillies struggles between youthful freedom and family expectations as he faces a new chance working for Miss Pringle, who promises to challeng…
Level B2ClassicsTom GerrardA rugged cattleman arrives from distant Cape York to reconnect with his niece Mary, whose harsh aunt forbids familiarity.
Level B2AdventureTom Fairfield's Pluck and Luck; Or, Working to Clear His NameA determined young man returns to Elmwood Hall, ready to face new challenges alongside his loyal friends, while mysterious secrets from their adventurous summer begin to surface.
Level B2AdventureTom Burnaby: A Story of Uganda and the Great Congo ForestIn the heart of Central Africa, a fierce struggle unfolds as oppressed slaves and their white officers revolt against ruthless Arab overlords.
Level B2AdventureTom Akerley: His Adventures in the Tall Timber and at Gaspard's Clearing on the Indian RiverA tense clash erupts between officers over the honor of a fallen comrade, setting the stage for daring aerial adventures and a quest for truth amid war’s shadows.
Level B2Children'sTolstoi for the young: Select tales from TolstoiIn a peasant family, Ivan the Fool’s simple kindness contrasts with his ambitious brothers’ greed and folly, while mischievous devils conspire to sow discord and ruin their lives.
Level B2ClassicsTold by the ColonelIn a Paris hotel, a grizzled American invites intrigue by ordering an owl, sparking a tale about a remarkably loquacious parrot who masters English against all odds, revealing shar…
Level B2Children'sTold by Uncle Remus: New Stories of the Old PlantationIn a return to the plantation, an elderly storyteller finds his tales enchanting a new, delicate child whose refined nature sparks curiosity and gentle concern.
Level B2AdventureToby Tyler; Or, Ten Weeks with a CircusA hungry, spirited boy named Toby longs to escape his strict guardian and the hardships of small-town life by joining the vibrant circus that has come to town, promising adventure…
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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