Get ready to dive
into the magical world of Lily Bowers, the 1st of an eco fantasyseries that shows kids they can change the world!
And save animals!
Lily Bowers and the Uninvited Guest
Eco Fantasy | Magical Realism | Deep Ecology
Ten-year-old Lily Bowers discovers that she has an extraordinary gift – she can talk to animals.
So when Mother Nature herself is threatened by animal cruelty, only Lily can save her.
To do this, she must mobilize all her new animal friends in her beloved forest. The same forest where the Brothers Grimm once traveled.
But first, there’s a horrible bully at her new school to deal with.
And Lily knows she’ll need to call on all her courage to convince the rest of the world that nature must come first.
Lily Bowers and the Uninvited Guest is the first of a must-read eco fantasy series that shows kids they really do have the power and influence to make a difference and change the world. And save animals.
Released on April 24, 2019: International Day for Laboratory Animals and also available in German, Polish and Italian, Lily Bowers and the Uninvited Guest addresses the heavy topic of animal testing in a light way to inspire young souls to become a much-needed voice for lab animals. Not only being enjoyed by preteens, Lily Bowers also warms the hearts of adults of all ages.
This eco fantasy comes with beautiful inside illustrations by the talented Antonia Drews.
In the back of the book, you’ll read:
- 15 easy actionable steps that will help you and your kids become a much needed voice for animals.
- Information about the UN Sustainable Development Goals to help spread awareness.
- Famous quotes about respecting all life forms for a healthy biodiversity.
Read the adventures of Lily Bowers today!
Shortlisted for Lush Prize 2022
In the summer of 2022, author Jess Lohmann was shortlisted for the Lush Prize in the category of ‘Public Awareness’ for ‘Lily Bowers and the Uninvited Guest’ which is also available in German, Italian and Polish.
Buy the Print Version
The print version of Lily Bowers and the Uninvited Guest is available in most online stores worldwide. Just search for “Lily Bowers” in your favorite online store or ask your local bookstore to order it with the ISBN: 978-3-9820639-1-1 (paperback) or 978-3-9820639-6-6 (hardback).
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Kind Thoughts from Readers
4 Life Lessons Learned from Lily Bowers

1. Children have an incredibly strong voice
Ever stop to think about something a child has said to you? Children make you think!
With their questions and dreams and still being largely unscathed by external influences, they have the potential to make this world a better place.
Lily struggles to find her own voice. She also believes she’s too young to make a difference in this world, but ultimately realizes what a myth that was.
Lily inspires others to find their inner strengths.
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2. Respect Mother Nature and all her children
Humans are not above animals or nature. There is no hierarchy in nature. And animals are not material objects we own. They are living beings who have feelings and a soul, just like us.
We are all created equal and every animal – human included – deserves love and respect.
Lily truly believes that if we respect Mother Nature and all her children, we are at peace with ourselves.
When we are at peace with ourselves, we are at peace with others.
And when we are at peace with others, we will have world peace.
Lily lives with respect and love in her heart for all things nature.
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3. Believe in yourself and the power of friendship and connection
Lily learns that she can’t make a difference alone. She has many friends to help her along the way; old and new, two-legged, four or more.
Her friendships and connections are strengthened by working toward a common goal. What seemed impossible at first is made possible through solidarity.
Lily learns how to ask for help and embrace gratitude.
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4. Transforming challenges into something inspiring
Lily is a typical young girl who lives a normal life. She goes to an ordinary school and has the usual preteen challenges. Although she finds these challenges difficult, she learns to deal with them in the most compassionate way and by doing that, strengthens her friendships even more!
Lily leads with her heart.

Sababurg aka Sleeping Beauty’s Castle, located in Reinhardswald, a forest along the German Fairy Tale Route where Lily lives and the Brothers Grimm once traveled.
About the Author

Hi, I’m Jess Lohmann, born and raised to love and respect all animals and nature.
The forest was my backyard growing up on Long Island, New York and my family and I often went camping to enjoy the peace and quiet of nature and spend quality time together.
We also adopted dogs and cats and rescued, cared for and reintroduced wildlife back to their homes.
Read more about my story here.
Meet Mother Nature
