Grade 3Reading: grades 3-4MultiplicationWord problemsMulti-step word problemsFractions of a number
The Case of the Golden Pineapple
Oh no! Someone took the Golden Pineapple from the Chief Island Baker's kitchen. This special fruit keeps the floating islands in the air! The Sky Patrol needs your help to track down the tricky Sky Pirate who did it before the islands start to sink.
Suspects
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
21 of 21 still in play
| Name | Signature Tool | Airship Upgrade | Steering Style | Goggle Lenses | Silly Fear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Drift | Grappling Hook | Cloud Shield | Right Handed Steering | Green Goggles | Loud Sneezes |
| Sally Sky | Wind Whistle | Steam Booster | Right Handed Steering | Green Goggles | Loud Sneezes |
| Captain Kate | Wind Whistle | Turbo Propeller | Right Handed Steering | Green Goggles | Loud Sneezes |
| Henry Hover | Grappling Hook | Rainbow Sail | Right Handed Steering | Blue Goggles | Tickle Feathers |
| Pip Squeak | Pocket Glider | Steam Booster | Right Handed Steering | Green Goggles | Loud Sneezes |
| Finley Float | Grappling Hook | Cloud Shield | Left Handed Steering | Green Goggles | Squeaky Toys |
| Zippy Zoom | Wind Whistle | Steam Booster | Left Handed Steering | Green Goggles | Loud Sneezes |
| Penny Pluck | Bubble Blaster | Anchor Magnet | Right Handed Steering | Blue Goggles | Loud Sneezes |
| Skyler Wing | Grappling Hook | Rainbow Sail | Left Handed Steering | Green Goggles | Loud Sneezes |
| Rusty Anchor | Pocket Glider | Steam Booster | Right Handed Steering | Orange Goggles | Tickle Feathers |
| Willa Wind | Grappling Hook | Anchor Magnet | Right Handed Steering | Green Goggles | Loud Sneezes |
| Stormy Stella | Wind Whistle | Steam Booster | Left Handed Steering | Blue Goggles | Squeaky Toys |
| Captain Barnaby | Solar Spyglass | Cloud Shield | Left Handed Steering | Green Goggles | Squeaky Toys |
| Sunny Sails | Wind Whistle | Steam Booster | Left Handed Steering | Green Goggles | Squeaky Toys |
| Oliver Ozone | Wind Whistle | Cloud Shield | Left Handed Steering | Blue Goggles | Tickle Feathers |
| Cloudy Carl | Grappling Hook | Turbo Propeller | Right Handed Steering | Blue Goggles | Loud Sneezes |
| Breezy Bob | Pocket Glider | Cloud Shield | Right Handed Steering | Green Goggles | Loud Sneezes |
| Captain Cody | Bubble Blaster | Rainbow Sail | Right Handed Steering | Green Goggles | Squeaky Toys |
| Bella Balloon | Bubble Blaster | Anchor Magnet | Left Handed Steering | Blue Goggles | Loud Sneezes |
| Marina Mist | Solar Spyglass | Anchor Magnet | Right Handed Steering | Blue Goggles | Loud Sneezes |
| Gale Force | Pocket Glider | Rainbow Sail | Left Handed Steering | Green Goggles | Loud Sneezes |
Clue 1
Multiplication facts (1-12)
We found the pirate's cargo crates stacked in equal rows on the launch pad. Let's multiply the rows to find the total crates and open the first lock!
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
48
14
15
18
132
1
88
T
48
15
7
40
15
25
4
40
T
48
100
25
15
88
25
T
48
15
88
144
110
40
40
25
T
48
15
1
8 × 6 =T
11 × 12 =I
3 × 5 =E
7 × 1 =D
10 × 10 =U
2 × 2 =N
5 × 8 =O
11 × 8 =A
9 × 2 =P
1 × 1 =R
7 × 2 =H
12 × 12 =M
5 × 5 =S
11 × 10 =B
0/14 letters found
Clue 2
Word problems
The ship's logbook has a word riddle about the number of supply bags on board. Solve the puzzle to unlock the second deck!
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Awitnesssawthevillainwas .
R
6
46
74
9
54
9
26
71
D
E
D
S
54
E
E
R
6
46
71
74
Barnaby lined up 3 rows of 2 sparkle gems. How many sparkle gems in all?R
There were 57 sparkle gems. 31 were used up. How many sparkle gems are left?A
There were 81 sparkle gems. 27 were used up. How many sparkle gems are left?T
There were 101 toy compasses. 30 were used up. How many toy compasses are left?N
Barnaby found 33 sky maps yesterday and 13 more today. How many sky maps in all?I
Barnaby found 2 sparkle gems yesterday and 7 more today. How many sparkle gems in all?H
Barnaby found 7 sparkle gems yesterday and 67 more today. How many sparkle gems in all?G
0/7 letters found
Clue 3
Multi-step word problems
To open the heavy cabin door, we must solve a multi-step challenge using the weights of different golden keys. Keep track of each step carefully!
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Someonescaredthevillainoffwith .
L
33
22
13
12
19
39
31
31
Z
31
19
There were 115 cloud berries in all. 16 cloud berries were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 3 Sky Patrol. How many cloud berries did each get?L
There were 71 sparkle gems in all. 9 sparkle gems were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 2 Sky Patrol. How many sparkle gems did each get?E
Barnaby collected 23 wind crackers in the morning and 72 wind crackers in the afternoon, then split them equally among 5 Sky Patrol. How many wind crackers did each get?S
Barnaby earned 8 sparkle gems in each of 5 rounds, plus 6 bonus sparkle gems. Then 7 sparkle gems were lost. How many sparkle gems are left?N
There were 91 wind crackers in all. 3 wind crackers were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 4 Sky Patrol. How many wind crackers did each get?O
Barnaby collected 35 sky maps in the morning and 13 sky maps in the afternoon, then split them equally among 4 Sky Patrol. How many sky maps did each get?D
There were 81 sky maps in all. 3 Sky Patrol used 14 sky maps each. The other 3 Sky Patrol shared the rest equally. How many sky maps did each of the other Sky Patrol get?U
0/7 letters found
Clue 4
Fractions of a number
A scrap of paper shows a fraction of the fleet's total airships. Work out this fraction to see which flight path the pirate took!
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
G
19
16
14
14
28
G
19
35
G
19
G
19
13
14
13
14
28
24
14
24
3
14
16
14
13
14
32
11
21
14
20
2
28
4
2/8 of 76 =G
1/5 of 105 =B
4/5 of 20 =R
4/8 of 22 =T
6/10 of 5 =W
3/6 of 8 =D
3/6 of 28 =E
2/10 of 120 =S
5/10 of 64 =F
2/4 of 56 =N
1/10 of 200 =H
7/10 of 50 =O
1/4 of 52 =L
1/5 of 10 =I
0/14 letters found
Clue 5
Fractions of a number — the last clue
The secret compartment requires us to calculate a fraction of the pirate's star map coordinate. Find the exact fraction to reveal the final clue!
First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!
Step 1 — solve these
3/6 of 8 = ?
1/10 of 20 = ?
4/10 of 30 = ?
1/2 of 16 = ?
5/10 of 22 = ?
1/2 of 20 = ?
1/2 of 14 = ?
3/4 of 12 = ?
1/6 of 18 = ?
3/6 of 2 = ?
4/8 of 12 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain swings on a grappling hook, then escapes using a steam booster.
2.The villain swings on a grappling hook, then flies high with an anchor magnet.
3.The villain shoots a giant bubble blaster, then hides behind a cloud shield.
4.The villain blows a loud wind whistle, then zooms off with a turbo propeller.
5.The villain swings on a grappling hook, then hides behind a cloud shield.
6.The villain peers through a solar spyglass, then escapes using a steam booster.
7.The villain soars on a pocket glider, then escapes using a steam booster.
8.The villain blows a loud wind whistle, then escapes using a steam booster.
9.The villain blows a loud wind whistle, then hides behind a cloud shield.
10.The villain peers through a solar spyglass, then zooms off with a turbo propeller.
11.The villain soars on a pocket glider, then speeds away under a rainbow sail.
12.The villain soars on a pocket glider, then hides behind a cloud shield.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Case of the Golden Pineapple
Culprit: Dexter Drift (Grappling Hook · Cloud Shield · Right Handed Steering · Green Goggles · Loud Sneezes)
- Clue 1 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE PIRATE DOES NOT USE A STEAM BOOSTER"8 × 6 = 48 (T) · 11 × 12 = 132 (I) · 3 × 5 = 15 (E) · 7 × 1 = 7 (D) · 10 × 10 = 100 (U) · 2 × 2 = 4 (N) · 5 × 8 = 40 (O) · 11 × 8 = 88 (A) · 9 × 2 = 18 (P) · 1 × 1 = 1 (R) · 7 × 2 = 14 (H) · 12 × 12 = 144 (M) · 5 × 5 = 25 (S) · 11 × 10 = 110 (B)
- Clue 2 (Word problems): "RIGHT HANDED STEERING"Barnaby lined up 3 rows of 2 sparkle gems. How many sparkle gems in all? = 6 (R) · There were 57 sparkle gems. 31 were used up. How many sparkle gems are left? = 26 (A) · There were 81 sparkle gems. 27 were used up. How many sparkle gems are left? = 54 (T) · There were 101 toy compasses. 30 were used up. How many toy compasses are left? = 71 (N) · Barnaby found 33 sky maps yesterday and 13 more today. How many sky maps in all? = 46 (I) · Barnaby found 2 sparkle gems yesterday and 7 more today. How many sparkle gems in all? = 9 (H) · Barnaby found 7 sparkle gems yesterday and 67 more today. How many sparkle gems in all? = 74 (G)
- Clue 3 (Multi-step word problems): "LOUD SNEEZES"There were 115 cloud berries in all. 16 cloud berries were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 3 Sky Patrol. How many cloud berries did each get? = 33 (L) · There were 71 sparkle gems in all. 9 sparkle gems were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 2 Sky Patrol. How many sparkle gems did each get? = 31 (E) · Barnaby collected 23 wind crackers in the morning and 72 wind crackers in the afternoon, then split them equally among 5 Sky Patrol. How many wind crackers did each get? = 19 (S) · Barnaby earned 8 sparkle gems in each of 5 rounds, plus 6 bonus sparkle gems. Then 7 sparkle gems were lost. How many sparkle gems are left? = 39 (N) · There were 91 wind crackers in all. 3 wind crackers were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 4 Sky Patrol. How many wind crackers did each get? = 22 (O) · Barnaby collected 35 sky maps in the morning and 13 sky maps in the afternoon, then split them equally among 4 Sky Patrol. How many sky maps did each get? = 12 (D) · There were 81 sky maps in all. 3 Sky Patrol used 14 sky maps each. The other 3 Sky Patrol shared the rest equally. How many sky maps did each of the other Sky Patrol get? = 13 (U)
- Clue 4 (Fractions of a number): "GREEN GOGGLE LENSES WERE LEFT BEHIND"2/8 of 76 = 19 (G) · 1/5 of 105 = 21 (B) · 4/5 of 20 = 16 (R) · 4/8 of 22 = 11 (T) · 6/10 of 5 = 3 (W) · 3/6 of 8 = 4 (D) · 3/6 of 28 = 14 (E) · 2/10 of 120 = 24 (S) · 5/10 of 64 = 32 (F) · 2/4 of 56 = 28 (N) · 1/10 of 200 = 20 (H) · 7/10 of 50 = 35 (O) · 1/4 of 52 = 13 (L) · 1/5 of 10 = 2 (I)
- Clue 5 (Fractions of a number): surviving statement (box 5) → Dexter Drift3/6 of 8 = 4 · 1/10 of 20 = 2 · 4/10 of 30 = 12 · 1/2 of 16 = 8 · 5/10 of 22 = 11 · 1/2 of 20 = 10 · 1/2 of 14 = 7 · 3/4 of 12 = 9 · 1/6 of 18 = 3 · 3/6 of 2 = 1 · 4/8 of 12 = 6
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 3 math
- Math topics
- Multiplication, Word problems, Multi-step word problems, Fractions of a number
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Case of the Golden Pineapple — set in The floating sky islands of the Cloud Archipelago
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects