Melanie J. Cotte was born in Essex. She fell in love with writing and poetry from a young age. She currently lives in a small village close to the town of Bishops Stortford in Hertfordshire with her son, Ben. Melanie worked in the airline industry from 1986 to 1997 then realised a dream in becoming a police officer. In 2000 Melanie was accepted on to the police dog section being the only female on the department at that time. Her police dog Billy is the inspiration behind this her first published work, Bobby on the Beat: The Rescue.
Meet Bobby, a dog who is much more than your average pet. Known to some as Bob, to others as sir, and affectionately called PC Plod by many, Bobby is a dog with an important role. He is a proud police dog, dedicated to patrolling your streets and keeping them safe. When you spot him on duty, don’t...