The Judas Donkey — Errol Broome

Francesca has lived in Kununurra all her life and all she had ever wanted is a horse of her own. When her grandfather retires and brings home the Judas donkey it feels like a cruel substitute for her dream. But it is hard not to love the steadfast Judy, and with her comes a new friend, Tula. Life in Kununurra goes on, and nothing stays the same forever, but as Francesca discovers, there's a lot you can learn from a donkey.