Reading Level 10-12
Book titles, grade level, difficulty level, and short description are included to help you decide as to where you should start. Books grade level ratings are as follows; 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, 5-6, 6-7, 7-8, 8-9, 9-10, 10-11, 10-12, 11-12. There is also a reading difficulty level rating system G through Z+ where G is the easiest and Z+ is the most difficult. There is also N/A (not available) which means we could not find a rating.
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US Reading Level |
ESL Reading Level (CEFR) |
Title |
Author |
Synopsis |
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10–12 |
C1 |
Cry, the Beloved Country |
Alan Paton |
This exploration of post-colonial South Africa explores racism, classism, wealth, segregation, and the abandonment of positive religious teachings, among many other themes. |
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10–12 |
C1 |
The Count of Monte Cristo |
Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet |
The story explores themes of justice, revenge, and redemption, primarily through the journey of its main character, Edmond Dantès, a young sailor who is unjustly imprisoned. |
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10–12 |
C1 |
The Elements of Style |
William Strunk |
A prescriptive American English writing style guide in numerous editions. The original was composed by William Strunk Jr., in 1918, and published by Harcourt, in 1920, comprising eight "elementary rules of usage", ten "elementary principles of composition", "a few matters of form", a list of 49 "words and expressions commonly misused", and a list of 57 "words often misspelled". E. B. |
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10–12 |
C1 |
The Garden Party and other short stories |
Katherine Mansfield |
The author explores themes of social class, human relationships, fleeting moments, and the complexities of emotions. |
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10–12 |
C1 |
The Last of the Mohicans |
James Fenimore Cooper |
This narrative revolves around the conflicts between British and French forces, particularly through the lens of the struggles faced by various characters in this tumultuous period, including the indigenous peoples like the Mohican tribe. |
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10–12 |
C1 |
The Odyssey |
Homer |
The poem mainly focuses on the Greek hero Odysseus (known as Ulysses in Roman myths), king of Ithaca, and his journey home after the fall of Troy. It takes Odysseus ten years to reach Ithaca after the ten-year Trojan War. In his absence, it is assumed Odysseus has died, and his wife Penelope and son Telemachus must deal with a group of unruly suitors, the Mnesteres or Proci, who compete for Penelope's hand in marriage. |
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10–12 |
C1 |
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe V. 1 |
Edgar Allan Poe |
Volume 1 includes some of his most famous tales of mystery and imagination, showcasing his mastery of suspense and the macabre. |
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10–12 |
C1 |
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe V. 2 |
Edgar Allan Poe |
Volume 2 continues his exploration of the dark and mysterious, featuring stories that blend psychological horror with poetic brilliance. |
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10–12 |
C1 |
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe V. 3 |
Edgar Allan Poe |
Volume 3 features more of Poe’s gripping tales and poems, delving into themes of revenge, lost love, and the eerie unknown. |
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10–12 |
C1 |
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe V. 4 |
Edgar Allan Poe |
Volume 4 presents a blend of Poe’s essays, critiques, and imaginative tales, revealing his sharp intellect and creative depth. |
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10–12 |
C1 |
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe V. 5 |
Edgar Allan Poe |
Volume 5 concludes the collection with a mix of poetry, essays, and philosophical writings, highlighting Poe’s range as a writer and thinker. |
