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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 B1AdventureThe Boy Ranchers; Or, Solving the Mystery at Diamond XTwo young riders at the Diamond X ranch face a dusty, hot ride and a mysterious wisp of smoke on the horizon.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Ranchers on the Trail; Or, The Diamond X After Cattle RustlersYoung ranchers face the thrilling challenge of a massive spring round-up at Diamond X, where skill, courage, and teamwork are tested as they rope, brand, and protect their cattle f…
Level B1AdventureThe Boy Ranchers on Roaring River; Or, Diamond X and the Chinese SmugglersThree rugged boys, seasoned by ranch life, are drawn into a mysterious mission after a devastating cattle accident, uncovering dangerous secrets on Roaring River involving Chinese…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Ranchers of Puget SoundA young Boston boy, forced to leave his comfortable life, ventures west to Puget Sound seeking adventure and a new start on a rugged ranch.
Level B1MysteryThe Boy Ranchers in Death Valley; Or, Diamond X and the Poison MysteryIn the rugged expanse of Death Valley, a group of fearless boy ranchers face thrilling challenges, from daring horseback feats to unraveling a deadly poison mystery threatening the…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Ranchers at Spur Creek; Or, Fighting the Sheep HerdersThree boys return to Diamond X ranch to find tension rising as their father receives troubling news about an impending conflict with sheep herders—threatening the peace and their w…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Ranchers Among the Indians; Or, Trailing the YaquisThree young cowboys set out on an adventurous trail to visit family, encountering the dangers of the wild West—from rattlesnakes to lurking threats—as they navigate the rugged land…
Level B1MysteryThe Boy Pilot of the Lakes; Or, Nat Morton's PerilsFifteen-year-old Nat Morton, a skilled swimmer and lakefront expert, leaps into action to save a drifting rowboat from a massive steamer’s path, risking everything in a daring resc…
Level C1HistoricalThe Boy PatriotIn a rugged coastal town shaped by hardship and the sea, a courageous boy rises as a leader among his peers, embodying the spirit of a new century.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Miners; Or, The Enchanted Island, A Tale of the Yellowstone CountryYoung gold hunters Edwin and George Inwood, along with their companion Jim, face danger and pursuit by Mohave Indians as they seek fortune in the Yellowstone wilderness, hiding in…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Land Boomer; Or, Dick Arbuckle's Adventures in OklahomaA determined sixteen-year-old joins the restless boomers eager to claim Oklahoma's disputed lands before the official opening.
Level C1AdventureThe Boy Knight: A Tale of the CrusadesA fifteen-year-old boy with both Saxon and Norman blood watches armed men gather at the Earl of Evesham's castle, hinting at a brewing conflict with outlaws and rival barons.
Level B1AdventureThe Boy Inventors' Radio TelephoneIn a small town near Boston, a group of inventive boys test their groundbreaking electric car, the Electric Monarch, capable of silent, speedy travel powered by innovative electric…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Inventors' Flying ShipTwo young inventors prepare to test their groundbreaking Wondership, a versatile craft designed to travel by land, air, and water.
Level B1AdventureThe Boy Inventors' Electric HydroaeroplaneA determined young inventor seeks a place in an experimental workshop famed for daring creations like the Sky-ship and diving Torpedo Boat.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Inventors' Diving Torpedo BoatTwo inventive boys survive a runaway trolley crash and awaken in a mysterious workshop, where a brilliant inventor’s daring experiments promise thrilling underwater adventures with…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Inventors and the Vanishing GunTwo inventive teens, Jack and Tom, prepare to meet a renowned inventor arriving by a speedy aëroplane, setting the stage for daring adventures involving cutting-edge inventions and…
Level B2FantasyThe Boy Inventor's Wireless TriumphTwo inventive cousins on a remote island spring to life when a mysterious wireless signal crackles through the air, promising thrilling adventures and scientific wonders beyond the…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Hunters of KentuckyIn the rugged wilderness of Kentucky, twelve-year-old Jack Gedney receives a rifle and begins his training as a skilled hunter and marksman under his father's watchful eye.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy HuntersVenture up the mighty Mississippi to a remote French village and step inside the rugged home of a hunter-naturalist, where wild adventures and the mysteries of the western prairies…
Level B2ClassicsThe Boy Grew OlderA new father wrestles with unexpected emotions and the realities of parenthood as he visits his newborn son and confronts his wife's resentment, revealing the complex ties that bin…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Fortune Hunters in the South SeasStranded in Australia and struggling to find a cargo for their ship, a determined family faces the challenge of sailing home with empty holds—until a mysterious visitor might hold…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Fortune Hunters in YucatanA seasoned merchant crew aboard the sleek Seagull pauses at Magdalena Bay to deliver supplies to the Pacific Squadron, but for this young purser and his family, the call of adventu…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Fortune Hunters in PanamaA daring young navigator is tasked with steering a battered ship loaded with precious steel through perilous seas to save a valuable cargo from ruin.
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Fortune Hunters in EgyptA daring midnight rescue on a quiet merchant ship leads to an escaped cabin-boy’s urgent tale, setting the stage for an adventurous journey to Egypt filled with mystery and danger…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Fortune Hunters in ChinaAn intrepid young purser aboard the adventurous merchant yacht Seagull embarks on a thrilling voyage to Canton, China, where mysterious customs, royal intrigues, and daring exploit…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Fortune Hunters in AlaskaA young boy’s world is shattered when a sailor delivers news that his father’s ship has sunk, leaving him an orphan.
Level C1AdventureThe Boy Crusaders: A Story of the Days of Louis IX.Two young squires at a northern English castle train in chivalry, then embark on a perilous crusade alongside the saintly King Louis IX, facing battles and intrigue in their quest…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Aviators' Treasure Quest; Or, The Golden GalleonTwo daring boy aviators prepare for the thrilling Hempstead Plains Cup air race, navigating fierce competition and uncovering secrets behind a mysterious rival’s advanced biplane.
Level B1AdventureThe Boy Aviators' Polar Dash; or, Facing Death in the AntarcticTwo daring brothers prepare their innovative aircraft and motor sledge for a perilous expedition to the Antarctic, joining a secretive government mission aboard the Southern Cross…
Level C1AdventureThe Boy Aviators' Flight for a FortuneOn a remote Maine island, a stubborn fisherman and his son clash with a group of young aviators who claim the land as their own, sparking a tense battle over tradition, territory,…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Aviators with the Air Raiders: A Story of the Great World WarThree inventive boys near the WWI front line face espionage and danger as they prepare their advanced seaplane for a daring mission, caught between secret spies and the urgent dema…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Aviators on Secret Service; Or, Working with WirelessTwo daring teenage aviators, fresh from perilous adventures in their self-built airship, are recruited by the Navy for a secret mission to uncover a hidden explosive plant deep in…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Aviators in Record Flight; Or, The Rival AeroplaneIn a heated race for a $50,000 prize, daring aviators compete to fly from New York to San Francisco, while young reporter Billy Barnes follows their thrilling cross-country quest,…
Level C1AdventureThe Boy Aviators in Nicaragua; or, In League with the InsurgentsTwo daring brothers, famed for their pioneering biplane, set off for their family's Central American banana plantation just as a fierce revolution erupts in Nicaragua, promising ad…
Level B2AdventureThe Boy Aviators in Africa; Or, an Aerial Ivory TrailThree daring boys prepare an ambitious aerial expedition into Africa, equipped with their trusty airplane, weapons, and supplies, ready to face wild landscapes, native tribes, and…
Level B2Children'sThe Boy Artist.: A Tale for the YoungA young artist captures the warm glow of firelight on his sister’s face, painting with passion despite their modest, lonely life in London.
Level C1MysteryThe Box with Broken SealsTwo secret agents arrive in Chicago to investigate a mysterious box with broken seals, suspecting a cunning bluff hides crucial documents.
Level B1Children'sThe Box of Smiles, and Other StoriesA tearful little boy meets a band of fairies who bring him a magical Box of Smiles, turning his tears into laughter and wonder.
Level B2RomanceThe Bow of Orange Ribbon: A Romance of New YorkIn 18th-century New York, amid blossoming gardens and rising trade, Joris Van Heemskirk navigates a world of political ambition and deep-rooted family pride, where love and legacy…
Level B1FantasyThe Bountiful Lady: Or, How Mary was changed from a very Miserable Little Girl to a very Happy OneA miserable, ragged girl named Mary wakes to find herself in a strange, comfortable place with kind strangers caring for her.
Level C1HistoricalThe Botanic Garden. Part 2, Containing the Loves of the Plants. A Poem.: With Philosophical Notes.Explore the intricate world of plant reproduction through poetic verses and philosophical insights, revealing Linnaeus's sexual system and the botanical classification that uncover…
Level C1HistoricalThe Botanic Garden, a Poem in Two Parts. Part 1: the Economy of VegetationDive into a poetic journey where imagination meets science, exploring the physiology of plants and the elemental forces that nurture vegetation.
Level C1ClassicsThe Bostonians, Vol. II (of II)In a modest Cambridge home, a chance visit unfolds between Basil Ransom and the radiant Verena Tarrant, whose youthful charm and newfound success captivate him amid social tensions…
Level C1ClassicsThe Bostonians, Vol. I (of II)In post-Civil War Boston, a proud Southern gentleman encounters Olive Chancellor, a fiercely honest and radical woman whose fierce ideals challenge his traditional views—sparking a…
Level C1ClassicsThe Boston Dip: A Comedy, in One ActIn a lively drawing room, a spirited mother vows to master the latest dance craze, The Boston Dip, defying her age and social expectations, while her daughters navigate flirtations…
Level C1HistoricalThe Boss, and How He Came to Rule New YorkA lawless youth from an Irish immigrant family rises through the gritty streets of New York to become the powerful chief of Tammany Hall.
Level C1RomanceThe Boss of TaroombaIn a rugged outback town, a sensitive young musician faces the challenge of winning over a tough, mocking audience with his heartfelt songs and delicate humor, navigating the clash…
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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