Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
The Quaint And Curious Quest Of Johnny Longfoot, The Shoe King's Son
Catherine Besterman (née Katarzyna Lejtin)
Johnny Longfoot, the shoemaker's son, leaves home for his miserly uncle's estate and is soon drawn into a folktale-like quest for the seven-league boots. Along the way he meets cats, dogs, a bear, and sea creatures, and keeps moving forward by relying on wit, courtesy, and generosity.
Work Information
Armed with shoemaking skill and quick thinking, Johnny sets out with a strange and delightful company of companions on a journey across the sea.
Rooted in a Polish folktale, the novel follows Johnny, the son of a shoemaker, as a stay at his miserly uncle's house turns into a search for the seven-league boots with the help of a cat and an unlikely band of companions. Beyond its simple moral pattern, the book is carried by playful language and the vivid presence of its animals, which give the story a light, affectionate humor.
Review Summaries
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Readers tend to divide between those who enjoy the bold invention and lively animal banter, and those who find the old-fashioned narration and looser pacing a little demanding.
Book Information
- Publisher
- Literary Licensing, LLC
- Published
- 2011-08-05
- Pages
- 148 pages
- Language
- 英語
- Size
- 15.24 x 1.27 x 22.86 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9781258078997
- ISBN-10
- 1258078996
- Price
- 15830 JPY
- Category
- 洋書/Literature & Fiction/Literary
""The Quaint and Curious Quest of Johnny Longfoot, The Shoe King's Son"" is a children's book written by Catherine Besterman. The story follows the adventures of Johnny Longfoot, the son of the Shoe King, who embarks on a quest to find the perfect pair of shoes for his father. Along the way, he encounters a variety of strange and quirky characters, including a talking frog and a group of mischievous elves. With the help of his friends, Johnny learns valuable lessons about friendship, determination, and the importance of following your dreams. This charming and whimsical tale is sure to delight young readers with its imaginative storytelling and delightful illustrations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Reviews
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This was a very nice new edition of this book. I was happy to add this to my Newbery collection.