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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'sDick Merriwell's Heroic Players; Or, How the Yale Nine Won the ChampionshipYale’s baseball heroes face their toughest challenge yet as they prepare to take on Harvard’s unbeatable pitcher Briggs, whose precise control and expert coaching threaten to shut…
Level B2AdventureDick Merriwell's Glory; Or, Friends and FoesA gifted young athlete rises to fame at Fardale Military School, but rivalry and treachery shadow his triumphs.
Level B2AdventureDick Merriwell's Fighting Chance; Or, The Split in the VarsityCollege friends balance fierce football rivalries and academic challenges while planning a daring fishing trip, revealing their spirited camaraderie and the trials of varsity life…
Level B2AdventureDick Merriwell's Day; Or, Iron NerveIn a fierce baseball season, captain Dick Merriwell leads his team through nail-biting games and tough rivalries, facing setbacks and high stakes as they chase the pennant with iro…
Level B2Children'sDick Merriwell's Backers; Or, Well Worth Fighting ForIn a tense baseball game, young pitcher Sam Kates struggles to prove himself under the watchful eye of teammate Dick Merriwell, who encourages him to overcome nerves and earn his p…
Level B2AdventureDick Merriwell's Assurance; Or, In His Brother's FootstepsA high school baseball captain battles injury and pride as his team faces a formidable semi-professional squad, wrestling with loyalty, leadership, and the weight of expectation in…
Level B2MysteryDick Merriwell Abroad; Or, The Ban of the Terrible TenIn the shadow of Scotland’s historic castles and legends, Dick Merriwell and his companions embark on a thrilling journey filled with ancient feuds, secret plots, and heroic battle…
Level B2Children'sDick LionheartA determined boy endures harsh treatment while dreaming of engines and a better life, finding hope in a loyal friend and a tiny puppy.
Level B2AdventureDick Darling's Money; or, The Rise of an Office Boy; and Other StoriesA plucky office boy embarks on a daring delivery mission with a valuable wedding gift, only to face unexpected obstacles that test his courage and resourcefulness on the road home.
Level B2AdventureDick Cheveley: His Adventures and MisadventuresA determined young man dreams of the sea, inspired by tales of naval heroes and buoyed by his family's hopes and doubts.
Level B2HistoricalDiary of a PilgrimageEmbark on a witty pilgrimage to Ober-Ammergau for the famed Passion Play, blending humorous travelogue with insightful reflections on culture and adventure.
Level B2AdventureDiamond Dyke: The Lone Farm on the Veldt - Story of South African AdventureIn the harsh South African veldt, young Vandyke Emson battles scorching sun, scarce water, and restless ostriches on his lone farm, wrestling with his longing for home and the fier…
Level B2PoetryDew Drops, Vol. 37, No. 18, May 3, 1914On a rainy May afternoon, young Francis learns to find joy within himself, inspired by a singing robin and his mother's gentle wisdom.
Level B2Children'sDew Drops, Vol. 37, No. 09, March 1, 1914At a lively children's lawn party, a brother's broken promise to avoid tempting treats leads to unexpected consequences, teaching valuable lessons about trust, responsibility, and…
Level B2Children'sDew Drops, Vol. 37, No. 08, February 22, 1914Young girls learn that true kindness comes from simply being patient, thankful, and sweet, discovering how small acts of goodness can quietly brighten the world around them.
Level B2AdventureDevon Boys: A Tale of the North ShoreThree school friends return to their rugged North Devon coast hometown, where new land ownership sparks adventures and rivalries amid wild cliffs, secret histories, and the promise…
Level B2ClassicsDevil's FordIn a booming frontier mining camp, newfound riches spark grand dreams and wild plans among rugged prospectors, whose boyish enthusiasm clashes with the harsh realities of the dusty…
Level B2MysteryDetectives, Inc.: A Mystery Story for BoysDive into a gripping mystery where keen observation and loyal canine companions unlock secrets and solve crimes, revealing the powerful bond between a blind man and his remarkable…
Level B2ClassicsDestinyOrphaned and penniless, Muriel Standen is invited to uncover long-hidden family secrets that may change her fate forever.
Level B2AdventureDesk and Debit; or, The Catastrophes of a ClerkA determined young clerk sets out for Chicago to uncover the truth about his missing mother, navigating treacherous family secrets and facing moral challenges in the bustling city…
Level B2AdventureDesert GoldHaunted by a lost love, a solitary prospector roams the harsh Sonora Desert, where chance encounters with a mysterious man spark a journey through unforgiving landscapes in search…
Level B2AdventureDerrick Sterling: A Story of the MinesIn a grim mining village, Derrick Sterling faces the harsh, dust-choked life of a breaker boy to support his struggling family after his father's death.
Level B2Children'sDenslow's Three BearsIn a cozy forest cottage, young Golden Hair befriends a welcoming family of three bears, sharing chores, meals, and joyful adventures that bring warmth and friendship to their once…
Level B2AdventureDenry the AudaciousIn an industrial town, audacious Denry Machin defies his humble beginnings with cunning schemes and bold ambitions, aiming to rise beyond his modest station.
Level B2ClassicsDelilah of the SnowsCaught between rigid social ranks and personal longing, a young man cherishes secret moments with a proud, graceful woman in a quiet English village, where unspoken hopes and the p…
Level B2AdventureDefending the Island: A story of Bar Harbor in 1758Two families settle on rugged Mount Desert Island in 1758, forging homes behind sturdy palisades to protect against looming threats.
Level B2AdventureDeerfoot on the PrairiesA determined Shawanoe named Deerfoot leads a daring expedition from Ohio to the Pacific, joined by loyal companions and their sturdy horses.
Level B2AdventureDeerfoot in The MountainsA Shawanoe named Deerfoot and two adventurous brothers navigate the vast wilderness from the Ohio River to the Pacific, facing treacherous rivers and mysterious villages.
Level B2ClassicsDeephaven and Selected Stories & SketchesTwo young women inherit a charming old estate in the quaint, sea-swept town of Deephaven, where childhood memories and family legacies intertwine.
Level B2AdventureDeep Sea Hunters in the Frozen SeasOld Cap’n Pem and his companions prepare to set sail on the weathered schooner Narwhal, bound for a daring voyage into the Arctic’s frozen seas in search of whales, seals, and valu…
Level B2MysteryDeep Moat GrangeIn a quiet village where everyone knows each other, a mysterious disappearance of the local carrier sets off whispers and suspicion.
Level B2AdventureDecatur and SomersTwo young midshipmen embark on their first naval cruise aboard the formidable frigate United States, navigating the challenges of friendship, duty, and the perils of the sea in a t…
Level B2AdventureDeath-Dealer, the Shawnee Scourge; or The Wizard of the CliffsIn a tense frontier wilderness, a fierce scout known as the Death-Dealer relentlessly tracks Native American foes to protect settlers, driven by a grim past and unmatched survival…
Level B2Science FictionDeath's WisherCalled away from his research on telepathy and mind control, a parapsychologist is thrust into a Pentagon mystery where his extraordinary abilities might be the key to disarming a…
Level B2FantasyDeath and TaxesWhen the historic Waukeena Lighthouse faces demolition, artist Jerry Masterson finds himself haunted—literally—by Captain Wully MacGreggor, a ghost desperate to save his home and e…
Level B2MysteryDeath Walks on MarsOn a harsh Martian frontier, Leeda Carson confronts ruthless killers who murdered her husband and seek a hidden cache of precious Martian Sunbursts, forcing her to navigate deadly…
Level B2ClassicsDear EnemyA spirited socialite unexpectedly takes charge of a bleak orphanage, plunging into the challenge of transforming its grim halls and the lives within—while navigating family expecta…
Level B2AdventureDeadwood Dick, the Prince of the Road; or, The Black Rider of the Black HillsA young, striking hunter named Fearless Frank joins a rugged caravan bound for the gold-rich Black Hills, where danger looms from hostile tribes and lawless men.
Level B2AdventureDeadwood Dick Jr. Branded; or, Red Rover at Powder Pocket.A daring train robbery unfolds as masked men halt a speeding engine, aiming to seize the Castleville Bank's secret shipment.
Level B2RomanceDead Shot; Or, The White Vulture: A Romance of the YellowstoneA seasoned guide haunted by his father’s murder leads a wagon train through the perilous Yellowstone wilderness, where fierce Native tribes and untamed nature threaten every step o…
Level B2MysteryDead Men's MoneyA mysterious one-eyed stranger arrives seeking quiet lodgings in a small town, bringing with him a heavy bag of gold and secrets that hint at danger and long-buried family ties.
Level B2MysteryDead Man's LoveAn escaped convict seizes a daring chance to flee prison during a fire, risking everything for freedom in a wild, unforgiving landscape.
Level B2AdventureDead Man's Land: Being the Voyage to Zimbambangwe of certain and uncertain blacks and whitesWhen a determined tutor’s tales of daring adventures ignite the imaginations of two spirited boys, their quiet country estate becomes the starting point for an extraordinary voyage…
Level B2Children'sDaybreak: A Story for GirlsIn a bustling orphanage on Christmas morning, new arrivals Kate and her sister Frances face loneliness and hardship, yet find fleeting beauty and hope in the world around them.
Level B2FantasyDay of the DruidIn a fog-shrouded land, Gaar wrestles with restless longing and ancient legends of a sleeping beauty guarded by deadly Druids.
Level B2Science FictionDay of the CometAs a comet hurtles toward Earth, nations and individuals confront the imminent apocalypse, forcing bitter enemies to seek unity and estranged lovers to face their regrets in the sh…
Level B2Science FictionDay of WrathAs volcanic eruptions and earthquakes threaten Rona, the vital food planet of the Norgan System, leaders must face an urgent evacuation and desperate measures to save their civiliz…
Level B2RomanceDawn of the MorningIn a somber 1824 estate, a young girl struggles with the shadow of her mother’s banishment and the cold authority of her father’s new wife, igniting a fierce defiance that challeng…
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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