The Quaint and Curious Quest of Johnny Longfoot
| Author | Catherine Besterman |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Warren Chappell |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature Folklore Adventure |
| Publisher | Bobbs |
Publication date | 1947 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Followed by | The 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.