English - Graded readers

Frankenstein is one of the foundational novels of both science fiction and Gothic literature. Written by Mary Shelley in 1818, it tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a living being — only to abandon it in horror. This B2 version keeps the novel’s themes and emotional depth while using modern, accessible English. It preserves the nested narrative and monologue structure.

The Underdogs is the essential novel of the Mexican Revolution (1910–1920). It tells the story of Demetrio Macías, a peasant forced into rebellion who rises to become a general—and slowly realizes that the Revolution has lost its purpose. This B2-level adaptation is written for upper-intermediate readers of English. It keeps the novel’s powerful story and fatalistic tone while using clear, accessible language suitable for learners and independent readers alike.

The Mark of Zorro is an adventure story by the American writer Johnston McCulley. It takes place in Spanish California in the early 1800s, when the people live under greedy and cruel rulers. Don Diego Vega is a rich young man who seems lazy and weak. But at night he becomes Zorro, the masked rider who fights for justice and protects the poor. With his quick sword and clever tricks, he defends the weak and leaves his famous mark — the letter Z. This version tells McCulley’s classic story in clear, easy English for B1 learners. It keeps the action, humor, and romance of the original in a simpler form.

The Betrothed is Italy’s most beloved historical novel, written by Alessandro Manzoni in the 19th century. Set in 17th-century Lombardy, it tells the story of two young lovers, Renzo and Lucia, whose wedding is destroyed by the cruelty of a powerful nobleman. Separated by fear, war, and plague, they must face injustice, exile, and despair — yet find strength in faith, love, and the kindness of others. This Level B2 graded reader keeps Manzoni’s rich emotion and moral insight, but tells the story in clear, modern English for intermediate readers.

Don Quixote is one of the most loved books in the world, written by the Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes. It tells the story of a kind man who wants to be a knight and do good in the world. With his friend Sancho Panza, he travels across Spain looking for adventures. Sometimes he is brave, sometimes foolish, but always full of hope. This Level B1 graded reader uses modern, easy English so everyone can enjoy this funny and touching classic.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a very famous story from American literature. It was first written by L. Frank Baum in 1900. It tells the story of Dorothy, a girl who lives on a farm in Kansas. One day, a strong wind carries her house to a strange and beautiful land called Oz. On her way to find the great Wizard of Oz, Dorothy meets a Scarecrow who wants a brain, a Tin Woodman who wants a heart, and a Lion who wants courage. Together they learn that the things they were looking for were inside them all along. This graded reader tells the story in simple, modern English for A2-level learners. It helps readers enjoy a classic story while improving their English through clear and natural language.

The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe is a classic story by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1719. It tells how a man survives alone on a deserted island for many years after a shipwreck and learns courage, faith, and friendship. This graded reader is written in A2-level English for learners. It uses simple grammar and common words to make the story easy to read while keeping the main events and spirit of Defoe’s original novel.