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The Empty Manger
When Ivy and her dad move to a snowy town in Idaho, Ivy expects another fresh start—not a mystery waiting in the lobby of the Evergreen Crown Hotel. An old nativity scene with an empty manger leaves her wondering what story is missing.
As winter deepens, Ivy begins to notice small details others overlook, leading her to ask careful questions and listen closely. With faith, curiosity, and a loyal cat by her side, Ivy learns that even quiet mysteries can matter.
The Empty Manger is a gentle middle-grade mystery about paying attention, holding onto hope, and choosing honesty when it counts.
As winter deepens, Ivy begins to notice small details others overlook, leading her to ask careful questions and listen closely. With faith, curiosity, and a loyal cat by her side, Ivy learns that even quiet mysteries can matter.
The Empty Manger is a gentle middle-grade mystery about paying attention, holding onto hope, and choosing honesty when it counts.
132 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 28, 2026
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Victoria Simcox
19 books129 followersVictoria Simcox is a 1st Place Story Monsters Royal Dragonfly Award–winning author. A former elementary art teacher, Victoria enjoys writing, reading, watercolor painting, and blending humor into her fantasy and faith-inspired stories.
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February 16, 2026
Ivy in Idaho!
Ivy and her father have moved on to Idaho where her father works at the Evergreen Crown Hotel. The winter is cold, with a blizzard on its way.
This doesn't stop Ivy from climbing in to another mystery to solve. This time, Baby Jesus I missing from the hotel nativity.
With the help from her cat, Sherlock and her newfound friend, Lee, Ivy investigates the mystery.
This is the third installment and another adorable, faith-filled mystery, beautifully written by Victoria Simcox.
Ivy and her father have moved on to Idaho where her father works at the Evergreen Crown Hotel. The winter is cold, with a blizzard on its way.
This doesn't stop Ivy from climbing in to another mystery to solve. This time, Baby Jesus I missing from the hotel nativity.
With the help from her cat, Sherlock and her newfound friend, Lee, Ivy investigates the mystery.
This is the third installment and another adorable, faith-filled mystery, beautifully written by Victoria Simcox.
Displaying 1 of 1 review