Jane, the Fox and MeJane Eyre

Anyone who read the Madeline series when they were little will delight in the beautiful, subtly drawn out illustrations of the book, which fade from shades of grey to colour as the tale of Jane Eyre is recounted.

Hailed as moving and magical by critics, the story was created by Quebec-based playwright and illustrator Fanny Britt and Isabelle Arsenault and appeals to children and adults alike with its quirky, touching slant on a beloved literary work. Take a look at an exclusive extract, below.

Jane, the Fox and Me by Fanny Britt and Isabelle Arsenault, £15, is published by Walker Books

Jane Eyre: an illustrated spin