Fair Is Fair: World Folktales of Justice
This collection brings together 30 stories about wise judges, quick‑thinking lawyers, and crafty tricksters. The tales come from many corners of the world—ancient Greece, Morocco, Germany, China, Ireland, and even the early American colonies. Some are so old they were told long before the Bible was written.
Drawing on her experience as a deputy prosecuting attorney, Sharon Creeden notices surprising connections between the cases she once handled and the age‑old dilemmas found in these stories. Instead of offering a single definition of justice, she lets the stories speak for themselves. Each one invites readers to decide for themselves: “That’s not fair!” or “Fair is fair.”
Together, these tales offer timeless lessons about fairness, clever thinking, and the many ways people try to do what’s right.
