Chipmunk, 'Horrible Histories' Terry Deary launch mobile phone novel

Horrible Histories author Terry Deary has written the UK's first 'ketai' novel using a Nokia E6 handset.

A great success in the Japanese market, 'ketai' books are written entirely on a mobile phone and are restricted to between 70 and 100 words per chapter.

Deary's micro novel is titled The Perfect Poison Pills Plot. It was launched in conjunction with rapper Chipmunk to encourage young people to turn to reading.

Deary said: "Writing a novel directly onto a phone was an interesting way to work - it's certainly not my usual method. But I found myself enjoying it; using stolen moments on the train or bus to add to the story of The Perfect Poison Pills Plot.

"It demonstrates just how easy it can be to have a creative outlet wherever you are, particularly for today's young adults, who are so inherently familiar with technology."

Chipmunk added: "I'm used to writing my own lyrics but it was great to be in front of the camera, speaking to kids who may not necessarily reach for a physical book to kick back to.

Terry's an inspiring man to work with and I hope together we can encourage more young people to read through The Perfect Poison Pills Plot."

Nokia is also appealing to budding writers to submit their own 'ketai' works via its website.

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Watch Chipmunk read an excerpt from The Perfect Poison Pills Plot below: