The Quaint and Curious Quest of Johnny Longfoot

The Quaint and Curious Quest of Johnny Longfoot, the Shoe-King’s Son
AuthorCatherine Besterman
IllustratorWarren Chappell
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren's literature
Folklore
Adventure
PublisherBobbs
Publication date
1947
Publication placeUnited States
Followed byThe Extraordinary Education of Johnny Longfoot in His Search for the Magic Hat 

The Quaint and Curious Quest of Johnny Longfoot, the Shoe-King’s Son is a 1947 children's fantasy novel written by Catherine Besterman and illustrated by Warren Chappell. Based on the seven-league boots of European folklore, it follows a boy's journey to recover the boots in exchange for treasure. It was followed by The Extraordinary Education of Johnny Longfoot in His Search for the Magic Hat in 1949.