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Which classic should I read?
Choose your reading level and what you like, and this picker lists the classic novels that fit you, best matches first. Beginners (A2) should start with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz or Doctor Dolittle; intermediate readers (B1) with Treasure Island or Alice in Wonderland; upper-intermediate readers (B2) with Sherlock Holmes or Jules Verne.
Updated 16 October 2026
All 28 classics, from easiest to hardest.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Level A2–B1 · Children's classic · Fantasy
about 30,000 words
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Level A2–B1 · Fantasy · Children's classic
about 40,000 words
Five Children and It
Level B1 · Children's classic · Fantasy
about 52,000 words
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Level B1–B2 · Fantasy · Children's classic
about 27,000 words
Sinbad the Sailor
Level B1–B2 · Folk tale · Adventure
seven voyages
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Level B1–B2 · Coming-of-age · Adventure
about 70,000 words
The Call of the Wild
Level B1–B2 · Adventure · Nature
about 32,000 words
Treasure Island
Level B1–B2 · Adventure · Pirates
about 67,000 words
White Fang
Level B1–B2 · Adventure · Nature
about 72,000 words
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Level B2 · Science fiction · Adventure
about 140,000 words in English
A Martian Odyssey
Level B2 · Science fiction · Short story
short story, about 10,000 words
Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar
Level B2 · Crime · Gentleman thief
nine short stories
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Level B2 · Science fiction · Adventure
about 85,000 words in English
King Solomon's Mines
Level B2 · Adventure · Lost world
about 80,000 words
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Level B2 · Mystery · Detective fiction
twelve short stories
The Lost World
Level B2 · Science fiction · Adventure
about 75,000 words
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood
Level B2 · Legend · Adventure
about 110,000 words
The Mysterious Island
Level B2 · Adventure · Survival
about 190,000 words in English
The Three Musketeers
Level B2 · Historical adventure · Swashbuckler
about 230,000 words in English
The Time Machine
Level B2 · Science fiction
about 32,000 words
The Travels of Marco Polo
Level B2 · Travel writing · History
long travel account
Robinson Crusoe
Level B2–C1 · Adventure · Survival
about 120,000 words
The Count of Monte Cristo
Level B2–C1 · Adventure · Revenge
over 400,000 words
The First Men in the Moon
Level B2–C1 · Science fiction · Scientific romance
about 70,000 words
The Moonstone
Level B2–C1 · Mystery · Detective fiction
about 200,000 words
She: A History of Adventure
Level C1 · Adventure · Fantasy
about 110,000 words
The Great Gatsby
Level C1 · Literary fiction · Jazz Age
about 47,000 words
The Moon Pool
Level C1 · Fantasy · Science fiction
about 90,000 words
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PageWalker turns classic novels into bilingual reading and interactive adventures in 13 languages. Tap any word to translate it, listen to narration and save words to review later.
How the picker works
Every book in the PageWalker library has a suggested level on the CEFR scale, from A2 (elementary) to C1 (advanced), set for reading it in English. The picker shows books at your level and one step either side, and puts the closest matches first. Older books can feel harder than their level suggests; the reading levels guide explains why and gives a quick test you can do on any page.
Questions
Which classic novel is easiest for language learners?
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and The Story of Doctor Dolittle are the easiest books in the PageWalker library (around A2–B1): simple sentences, lots of repetition and stories many people already know.
What should I read at B2 level?
At B2 (upper intermediate) try The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes or Arsène Lupin for short stories, or Treasure Island, The Time Machine and the Jules Verne novels for longer reads.
How do I know my reading level?
Read one page of a book and count the words you don't know. Two to four unknown words means the book is right for learning; five or more means pick an easier one. Our reading levels guide explains the CEFR scale from A1 to C2.
Do I need to sign up?
No. The picker works in your browser without an account. Each result links to a book guide with a summary, tips and the interactive adventure.
See also: the full reading list by level and all 28 book guides.