Welcome to the Blog Tour for Grandpa’s Comrade by Kelsey Gjesdal, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Grandpa’s Comrade
Author: Kelsey Gjesdal
Publisher: Kelsey Lee Writes LLC
Release Date: November 11, 2025
Genre: Christian YA fiction, multigenerational fiction, military fiction, adventure novel

A boy who wants to be a hero. A girl who just wants to be lost in her books. And a Grandpa with a past that won’t leave him alone.

Teens Jess and Will are stuck with their grandparents for three weeks while their parents go on a second honeymoon. Neither are too excited to be bored in a house full of off-limits secrets. But when Will’s curiosity gets the best of him, the siblings uncover a mysterious box with a hidden message that could change everything. As former Navy SEAL Grandpa plans a rescue mission for a long-lost comrade, the teens must decide if they’re ready for a real adventure. Jess and Will must navigate the unknown territory of South Korea… and Grandpa’s PTSD. With each new clue comes haunting memories, and time is running out. Can Jess and Will find Grandpa’s Comrade before it’s too late?

Join Jess and Will as they learn about true bravery, family love, and the price of heroism.

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Excerpt from Grandpa’s Comrade

Grandpa rearranged clothes to fit the elvish box into the suitcase puzzle. “If you’re going to ask, then don’t.”

Will nodded. “Why?” 

“Don’t want to talk about it.”

“Did you make the box? It’s really cool.” 

“Nope.”

“Who did?” 

Grandpa cleared his throat. “An old friend.” 

“Who?”

Grandpa cleared his throat again, more forcefully. “Why do you ask so many questions?” Silence filled the air until it felt ready to explode. “George. George Gates.” He zipped up the suitcase. 

“He must’ve liked Lord of the Rings a lot.”

Grandpa nodded. “He loved to read… and write. Writing was his stress reliever.” 

“Too bad all the writing on the box didn’t mean anything.”

Grandpa’s eyes flashed. “Not George. Of course it means something. Everything was purposeful with George. I wouldn’t have had any idea—”

“You’re welcome,” Will interrupted. “I mean, on Jess’s behalf, you’re welcome. She’s the Lord of the Rings nerd.”

A small smile tugged at the right side of Grandpa’s lips. “She would’ve liked to know George.” 

“Where are you taking the box?”

“Will, I said not to ask.” 

“But Grandpa, why in the world would you be going anywhere after we just got here?” 

Grandpa grunted and pulled the suitcase off the worktable. “Shut the door and lock it when you leave. Don’t touch my tools.” 

About the Author

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Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will each receive a print copy of Grandpa’s Comrade plus a $15 Amazon Gift Card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight January 20, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on January 27, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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