The Quaint and Curious Quest of Johnny Longfoot is a children's comic fantasy novel by Catherine Besterman. Based on a Polish folktale, it tells the story of a shoe king's son who outwits guard dogs and a bear and is sent on a quest for gold and seven-league boots by a cat. Illustrated by Warren Chappell, it was first published in 1947 and was a Newbery Honor recipient the following year.
Sequel: The Extraordinary Education of Johnny Longfoot in His Search for the Magic Hat
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