He writes picture books , young adult novels and the 4 for 4 middle - grade series .
John Richard Coy ( born August 9 , 1958 ) is an American children 's and young adult author .
John Richard Coy writes picture books , young adult novels and the 4 for 4 middle - grade series .
John Richard Coy ( born August 9 , 1958 ) is an American children 's and young adult author .