B1 Graded Readers

Choose B1 (Intermediate) graded readers with a built-in glossary and exercises. Available in multiple languages as ebook, paperback, and hardcover.

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Алиса в Стране чудес in Russian at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇷🇺 Russian

by Lewis Carroll for English-speaking learners

Imagine tumbling down a rabbit hole into a world where logic bends and queens demand heads. Absorb hundreds of real-world Russian words and phrases naturally, building your B1 vocabulary and comprehension effortlessly. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow....

★★★★★ 5.0 (5 reviews)
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Alice au pays des merveilles in French at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇫🇷 French

by Lewis Carroll for English-speaking learners

What if your next French lesson plunged you into a world of mad tea parties, grinning cats, and a queen who screams 'Off with their heads!'? Absorb hundreds of B1 French words and phrases effortlessly as you follow Alice's bizarre journey, building vocabulary that truly sticks....

★★★★★ 5.0 (21 reviews)
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Alicia en el país de las maravillas in Spanish at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇪🇸 Spanish

by Lewis Carroll for English-speaking learners

Tumble down the rabbit hole into a world where logic is a myth and a queen screams 'Off with their heads!' Master intermediate Spanish vocabulary and grammar, effortlessly absorbing the language through Alice's bizarre adventures. Contextual notes clarify tricky phrases, keeping you immersed in the story....

★★★★★ 5.0 (6 reviews)
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Alice im Wunderland in German at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇩🇪 German

by Lewis Carroll for English-speaking learners

Tumble down the rabbit hole into a world where logic bends, cats grin, and queens demand heads. Absorb hundreds of B1 German words and phrases naturally, building comprehension effortlessly as you follow Alice's bizarre journey. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow....

★★★★★ 5.0 (16 reviews)
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Umhverfis jörðina á 80 dögum in Icelandic at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇮🇸 Icelandic

by Jules Verne for English-speaking learners

The clock is ticking. Your fortune and freedom hang in the balance as you race across continents, wrongly accused. Master B1 Icelandic vocabulary and grammar naturally, without textbooks, as you get lost in this timeless journey. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow....

★★★★★ 5.0 (10 reviews)
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八十日間世界一周 in Japanese at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇯🇵 JP

by Jules Verne for English-speaking learners

A fortune on the line, a relentless detective on your heels, and only eighty days to race around the world. Master intermediate Japanese vocabulary and grammar, effortlessly absorbing new words as you race across continents. A margin dictionary keeps you immersed, so you never break your reading flow....

★★★★★ 5.0 (10 reviews)
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De reis om de wereld in tachtig dagen in Dutch at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇳🇱 Dutch

by Jules Verne for English-speaking learners

Your fortune hangs in the balance, a detective is hot on your trail, and the world must be circumnavigated in just 80 days. Can you beat the clock? Master B1 Dutch vocabulary and grammar, effortlessly absorbing the language while lost in this thrilling adventure. A built-in margin dictionary ensures you never break your reading flow....

★★★★★ 5.0 (10 reviews)
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Jorden rundt i 80 dage in Danish at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇩🇰 DK

by Jules Verne for English-speaking learners

The clock is ticking, a fortune hangs in the balance, and a detective is hot on your trail across continents. Master B1 Danish vocabulary and grammar effortlessly, absorbing hundreds of real-world words naturally as you race across the globe. A convenient margin dictionary keeps you immersed, never breaking your reading flow....

★★★★★ 5.0 (10 reviews)
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環遊世界八十天 in Chinese at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇨🇳 Chinese

by Jules Verne for English-speaking learners

Your fortune is on the line, a detective is hot on your heels, and the world must be circumnavigated in just 80 days. Master B1 Chinese vocabulary and grammar naturally, immersed in Fogg's thrilling race against time. Contextual notes clarify tricky B1 grammar, making learning seamless....

★★★★★ 5.0 (10 reviews)
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Jorden runt på 80 dagar in Swedish at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇸🇪 Swedish

by Jules Verne for English-speaking learners

A gentleman's impossible wager ignites a global chase, with a detective hot on his heels. Absorb B1 Swedish vocabulary and grammar naturally, mastering hundreds of real-world words as you race across continents. Contextual definitions in the margins keep your reading flow unbroken....

★★★★★ 5.0 (5 reviews)
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Вокруг света за 80 дней in Russian at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇷🇺 Russian

by Jules Verne for English-speaking learners

The clock is ticking. Your fortune, and freedom, depend on circumnavigating the world in just 80 days, with a detective convinced you're a thief. Unlock B1 Russian fluency as you follow Fogg's epic journey, absorbing hundreds of real-world words without a textbook. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow....

★★★★★ 5.0 (3 reviews)
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Reise um die Erde in 80 Tagen in German at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇩🇪 German

by Jules Verne for English-speaking learners

Can you outrun a detective across continents, rescue a princess, and win a fortune in just 80 days? Absorb German naturally while lost in this thrilling adventure, building B1 vocabulary that sticks effortlessly. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow....

★★★★★ 5.0 (16 reviews)
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La vuelta al mundo en 80 días in Spanish at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇪🇸 Spanish

by Jules Verne for English-speaking learners

A gentleman's wager, a global dash, and a detective hot on your trail. Absorb hundreds of real-world Spanish words effortlessly as you follow Fogg's thrilling journey. A margin dictionary keeps you immersed, never breaking your reading flow....

★★★★★ 5.0 (5 reviews)
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Jorden rundt på 80 dager in Norwegian at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇳🇴 Norwegian

by Jules Verne for English-speaking learners

Bet your fortune on an impossible race against time, with a relentless detective hot on your heels. Absorb intermediate Norwegian naturally, building vocabulary that sticks as you follow Fogg's incredible adventure. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow....

★★★★★ 5.0 (10 reviews)
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A Volta ao Mundo em 80 Dias in Portuguese at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇵🇹 Portuguese

by Jules Verne for English-speaking learners

The clock is ticking. Your fortune, and freedom, depend on a daring dash across continents, but a detective is hot on your heels. Absorb B1 Portuguese naturally as you race with Fogg, building vocabulary that sticks without breaking your reading flow thanks to integrated definitions....

★★★★★ 5.0 (4 reviews)
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Il giro del mondo in 80 giorni in Italian at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇮🇹 Italian

by Jules Verne for English-speaking learners

A gentleman bets his fortune on a global dash, but a relentless detective believes he's a bank robber, hot on his heels. Absorb hundreds of real-world Italian words and phrases effortlessly, building B1 vocabulary that sticks through this unforgettable global dash....

★★★★★ 5.0 (7 reviews)
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Cover of Le Tour du monde en 80 jours – French B1 graded reader

Le Tour du monde en 80 jours in French at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇫🇷 French

by Jules Verne for English-speaking learners

The clock is ticking. Can you outrun a detective, navigate perilous lands, and circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days? Absorb hundreds of real-world French words and phrases naturally, building B1 vocabulary that sticks effortlessly. Integrated glossaries ensure you never lose your place or your confidence....

★★★★★ 5.0 (22 reviews)
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Cover of Orgueil et Préjugés – French B1 graded reader

Orgueil et Préjugés in French at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇫🇷 French

by Jane Austen for English-speaking learners

She thought him arrogant, he found her impertinent. Can love truly bloom from such fierce disdain? Absorb hundreds of real-world French words and phrases effortlessly as you get lost in their timeless romance. Margin definitions keep you immersed, never breaking your reading flow....

★★★★★ 5.0 (35 reviews)
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Orgullo y prejuicio in Spanish at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇪🇸 Spanish

by Jane Austen for English-speaking learners

Her heart pounded with indignation, convinced he was the proudest, most arrogant man she’d ever met. Master B1 Spanish vocabulary and grammar, effortlessly, as you witness a timeless romance unfold. Contextual notes clarify tricky phrases, keeping you immersed in the drama....

★★★★★ 5.0 (12 reviews)
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Mujercitas in Spanish at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇪🇸 Spanish

by Louisa May Alcott for English-speaking learners

Feel the yearning for freedom, the sting of first love, and the quiet sorrow of loss through the eyes of four unforgettable sisters. Immerse yourself in their world and absorb B1 Spanish naturally, building vocabulary and confidence effortlessly. A margin dictionary means you never break your reading flow....

★★★★★ 5.0 (6 reviews)
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What Makes a Good B1 Graded Reader?

At B1 (Intermediate), learners can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar topics. Our graded readers for this CEFR level use controlled vocabulary and clear sentence structures so you can follow the story comfortably while absorbing new words in context — the core principle of comprehensible input. Each book includes a margin glossary with translations, meaning you read without interruptions. Every chapter ends with vocabulary and comprehension exercises, and QR codes take you to online flashcards and matching games built on spaced repetition. B1 graded readers are available across multiple languages, in ebook, paperback, and hardcover formats.

What Our Readers Say

Our readers love these books — and it shows! 310 people have rated our B1 graded readers an average of 5.00 out of 5. With built-in dictionaries, chapter exercises, and interactive online practice, each book is a complete language-learning toolkit that readers keep coming back to.

Our B1 graded readers collection includes titles such as Алиса в Стране чудес, Alice au pays des merveilles, Alicia en el país de las maravillas, Alice im Wunderland, Umhverfis jörðina á 80 dögum, 八十日間世界一周, De reis om de wereld in tachtig dagen, Jorden rundt i 80 dage, 環遊世界八十天, Jorden runt på 80 dagar, Вокруг света за 80 дней, Reise um die Erde in 80 Tagen, La vuelta al mundo en 80 días, Jorden rundt på 80 dager, A Volta ao Mundo em 80 Dias, Il giro del mondo in 80 giorni, Le Tour du monde en 80 jours, Orgueil et Préjugés, Orgullo y prejuicio, Mujercitas, Приключения Шерлока Холмса, Sherlock Holmes äventyr , Le avventure di Sherlock Holmes, As Aventuras de Sherlock Holmes, Les Aventures de Sherlock Holmes , Die Abenteuer des Sherlock Holmes , Ana de la Tejas Verdes and Las Aventuras de Sherlock Holmes. Every book comes with a margin dictionary, chapter exercises, and interactive online games.

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"At B1 I can get through longer chapters without opening a translator every paragraph. That alone feels like progress."
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"At B1 I can follow longer texts without translating every sentence. Glossary and exercises stay on the same level."
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"At B1 I can follow longer texts without translating every sentence. Glossary and exercises stay on the same level."
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"The difficulty grows in the language, not in “wilder and wilder plots.” Exactly what I want from a graded reader."
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"After A2 I wondered what comes next. This volume: more text, same end-of-chapter glossary and exercises."

Find the Right Level

Not sure which level to choose? Download a free sample from any book to check the difficulty, or take our free reading placement test to find your CEFR level.

Why Graded Readers Work

Research confirms that extensive reading is one of the most effective methods for building vocabulary, improving reading fluency, and developing overall language proficiency. Graded readers make this approach accessible by matching text difficulty to your CEFR level, so you stay in the optimal learning zone. Learn more about the science behind our approach on the Pentecost Method page.

About the writers and translators

Classic writers from this list come first; Pentecost editors who adapted these readers follow in the next block. Each line is a bold name, then a short bio.

  • Arthur Conan Doyle: Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a Scottish physician and writer, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. The brilliant detective was modelled on his university teacher, Dr. Joseph Bell, famous for his razor-sharp powers of observation.
  • Jane Austen: Jane Austen (1775–1817) was an English novelist whose books were published anonymously in her lifetime, signed only "By a Lady." She completed just six novels, and today her portrait appears on the British £10 note.
  • Jules Verne: Jules Verne (1828–1905) was a French writer known as the father of science fiction and one of the most translated authors in the world. In his novels he foresaw submarines and space travel long before they existed.
  • Lewis Carroll: Lewis Carroll (1832–1898) was the pen name of Charles Dodgson, an Oxford mathematician and logician. He invented the story of Alice during a boat trip, to entertain a real little girl named Alice Liddell.
  • Louisa May Alcott: Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) was an American writer who grew up among the Transcendentalists — Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau were family friends. She served as a nurse during the Civil War and, before her fame, published sensational thrillers under the male pen name A. M. Barnard.
  • Lucy Maud Montgomery: Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874–1942) was a Canadian writer from Prince Edward Island who set her novels in the landscapes of her childhood. Thanks to Anne of Green Gables, the island became a place of pilgrimage for readers from around the world.

Translators and editors

Our editors adapt vocabulary and notes so the story stays clear at your level. Each line below is a bold name, then a short note.

  • Angela Borderkeeper: Angela Borderkeeper adapts German-language stories for English readers who are building vocabulary through extensive reading. She balances literal clarity with readable English, especially where German stacks nouns or uses modal particles that do not map neatly. Her side notes focus on collocations learners will meet again in real newspapers and podcasts.
  • Anne Frank: Anne Frank edits English support text for Dutch originals in the series. She is careful with false friends between Dutch and English and flags them early in the glossary. When a joke depends on word order, she looks for an English equivalent that keeps the beat of the scene instead of explaining the punchline away.
  • Catherine Thief: Catherine Thief edits English support layers for Portuguese originals, comparing European and Brazilian variants when the source mixes them. She prefers one clear editorial choice per title rather than hedging in every footnote. She reads aloud to catch phrasing that still sounds like translationese.
  • Christine Guardian: Christine Guardian edits graded-reader adaptations of French fiction for English-speaking adults. She keeps an eye on register—literary French can sound stiff in English if you translate every clause—and prefers footnotes that support the scene rather than pause it. She still reads long-form journalism in French to stay close to how people actually write today.
  • Clara Fieldlove: Clara Fieldlove edits English-language scaffolding around Spanish narratives for the extensive-reading list. She steers clear of over-literal cognates that mislead beginners and prefers short glosses tied to the immediate context. She has a soft spot for dialogue-heavy chapters where rhythm matters as much as vocabulary.
  • Edwina Finbow: Edwina Finbow edits English-facing material for Icelandic fiction in the graded-reader programme. Icelandic inflection and compound formation get one clear gloss at first occurrence, then lighter reminders. She likes crime and family drama where everyday vocabulary does most of the storytelling work.
  • Grace Earthland: Grace Earthland prepares English commentary for Norwegian texts in the graded-reader programme. Norwegian’s compact clauses can read abrupt in English; she smooths the seams while keeping the emotional temperature of the scene. She coordinates closely with whoever writes the chapter exercises so examples match the chapter’s new items.
  • Greta Thunderhill: Greta Thunderhill adapts Swedish fiction for English-speaking learners using the Pentecost graded format. She keeps an eye on compound words that look long but are common in Swedish, and explains them once where they recur. She likes endings where the payoff is emotional rather than lexical—those need the lightest touch in the notes.
  • Inga Clay: Inga Clay prepares English-facing materials for Danish fiction in the graded-reader line. Danish often drops subjects; she makes sure the English scaffolding still feels natural while the original stays visible on the facing page or in the margin notes. She enjoys working on small-town settings where everyday vocabulary carries most of the plot.
  • Mary Guide: Mary Guide edits English-facing material for Japanese originals in the series. She explains honorifics and sentence-final particles in plain English without turning every line into a lecture. She still listens to casual Japanese podcasts to keep colloquial markers feeling current in the notes.
  • Pauline Bird: Pauline Bird adapts Chinese-language fiction for English readers in the graded-reader line. She helps decide when to gloss a measure word, a place name, or a four-character idiom, and when context can carry the load. She likes contemporary urban settings because they recycle high-frequency vocabulary in natural ways.
  • Rita Mounts: Rita Mounts works on English notes and simplified renderings for Italian fiction in the graded series. She watches out for regional markers—north versus south—that English readers might miss without a light gloss. Her goal is that someone on a commute can follow the plot without stopping every line.
  • Sophie Stay-Maggot: Sophie Stay-Maggot works on English notes for Russian fiction in the graded series. She balances literary archaism with the labelled CEFR level, sometimes marking a form as “recognition only” so readers are not asked to produce it too early. She pays extra attention to names, patronymics, and diminutives that carry social information.