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The Starlight Meadow Mystery
Someone snuck into the Crystal Sanctuary at midnight and snatched the legendary Prism Heart! High Warden Orion called upon the finest detectives in Starlight Meadow to examine the enchanted evidence and catch the thief before the meadow loses its glow.
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 | Glitter Magic | Enchanted Gear | Hoof Trait | Mane Color | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulysses Amber | CRYSTAL SHIELD | MAGIC HALTER | LEFTHOOFED | SILVER MANE | MOONLIGHT MIRROR |
| Quentin Quartz | SHIMMER DASH | PRISM SHIELD | RIGHTHOOFED | RAINBOW MANE | MOONLIGHT MIRROR |
| Xander Xenon | MOONLIGHT WAVE | PRISM SHIELD | LEFTHOOFED | GOLDEN MANE | SUN FLOWER |
| Yara Yarn | SHIMMER DASH | MAGIC HALTER | RIGHTHOOFED | RAINBOW MANE | MOONLIGHT MIRROR |
| Milo Meadow | MOONLIGHT WAVE | STARDUST BAG | RIGHTHOOFED | GOLDEN MANE | SUN FLOWER |
| Fiona Frost | MOONLIGHT WAVE | MAGIC HALTER | RIGHTHOOFED | RAINBOW MANE | MOONLIGHT MIRROR |
| Penelope Pearl | MOONLIGHT WAVE | STARDUST BAG | RIGHTHOOFED | RAINBOW MANE | SUN FLOWER |
| Elora Sparkle | SHIMMER DASH | SILVER SADDLE | RIGHTHOOFED | SILVER MANE | STORM WHISTLE |
| Hazel Hoof | CRYSTAL SHIELD | GLOWING REINS | RIGHTHOOFED | SILVER MANE | MOONLIGHT MIRROR |
| Nora Nova | SHIMMER DASH | SILVER SADDLE | LEFTHOOFED | SILVER MANE | SUN FLOWER |
| Jasper Jewel | RAINBOW BURST | SILVER SADDLE | RIGHTHOOFED | GOLDEN MANE | SUN FLOWER |
| Luna Light | RAINBOW BURST | GLOWING REINS | RIGHTHOOFED | RAINBOW MANE | SUN FLOWER |
| Dion Diamond | SHIMMER DASH | STARDUST BAG | RIGHTHOOFED | SILVER MANE | STORM WHISTLE |
| Rosie Ribbon | CRYSTAL SHIELD | MAGIC HALTER | RIGHTHOOFED | RAINBOW MANE | STORM WHISTLE |
| Orion Oat | CRYSTAL SHIELD | SILVER SADDLE | RIGHTHOOFED | RAINBOW MANE | MOONLIGHT MIRROR |
| Silas Shimmer | SHIMMER DASH | GLOWING REINS | LEFTHOOFED | RAINBOW MANE | MOONLIGHT MIRROR |
| Talia Twinkle | STARBEAM FLARE | GLOWING REINS | LEFTHOOFED | GOLDEN MANE | STORM WHISTLE |
| Ignatius Prism | CRYSTAL SHIELD | STARDUST BAG | RIGHTHOOFED | SILVER MANE | MOONLIGHT MIRROR |
| Gideon Glow | MOONLIGHT WAVE | SILVER SADDLE | LEFTHOOFED | RAINBOW MANE | MOONLIGHT MIRROR |
| Willa Whistle | CRYSTAL SHIELD | PRISM SHIELD | RIGHTHOOFED | GOLDEN MANE | STORM WHISTLE |
| Celeste Starling | STARBEAM FLARE | STARDUST BAG | RIGHTHOOFED | RAINBOW MANE | MOONLIGHT MIRROR |
Clue 1
Rounding
The crystal magic detector rounds all energy readings to the nearest hundred. Solve this to learn about the villain gear.
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
900
3700
70
7000
700
130
130
3000
700
2900
200
4300
70
5000
2900
4300
T
900
430
3000
50
50
500
3000
370
50
700
5000
2000
5000
3700
700
70
130
200
Round 943 to the nearest hundredT
Round 3,698 to the nearest hundredH
Round 1,851 to the nearest thousandM
Round 2,865 to the nearest thousandA
Round 4,341 to the nearest hundredO
Round 6,944 to the nearest thousandV
Round 499 to the nearest hundredY
Round 53 to the nearest tenR
Round 5,326 to the nearest thousandS
Round 428 to the nearest tenC
Round 717 to the nearest hundredI
Round 2,857 to the nearest hundredN
Round 367 to the nearest tenP
Round 72 to the nearest tenE
Round 183 to the nearest hundredD
Round 132 to the nearest tenL
0/16 letters found
Clue 2
Skip counting
Stepping across the glowing river requires skip counting on the enchanted stones. Follow the pattern to reveal a clue about the villain movement.
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
26
42
120
22
15
22
24
120
50
T
26
8
120
12
T
26
28
39
20
42
T
26
42
21
21
12
24
28
39
80
T
26
22
21
80
T
26
39
8
120
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, ___, 28, 30T
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, ___, 24, 26S
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, ___, 30, 32R
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, ___, 42, 45I
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, ___, 24, 27O
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, ___, 26, 28P
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, ___, 90, 100N
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, ___, 22, 24G
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, ___, 45, 48H
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, ___, 14, 16F
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, ___, 55, 60C
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, ___, 130, 140E
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, ___, 20, 25U
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, ___, 10, 12L
0/14 letters found
Clue 3
Word problems
The starlight patrol needs exact calculations for their supply haul. Work through this problem to discover what item works against the culprit.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Someonescaredthevillainoffwith .
M
11
40
40
17
63
70
56
81
T
M
11
70
R
R
40
R
Glade runner found 2 glitter acorns yesterday and 9 more today. How many glitter acorns in all?M
There were 43 moonstones. 3 were used up. How many moonstones are left?O
There were 103 glitter acorns. 22 were used up. How many glitter acorns are left?H
There were 35 starberries. 18 were used up. How many starberries are left?N
There were 92 moonstones. 29 were used up. How many moonstones are left?L
Glade runner found 21 glitter acorns yesterday and 35 more today. How many glitter acorns in all?G
Glade runner lined up 10 rows of 7 glitter acorns. How many glitter acorns in all?I
0/7 letters found
Clue 4
Fractions of a number
A fraction of the glimmering moonstones in the vault were turned to glass. Calculate the fraction to find hair evidence left at the scene.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
B
34
40
27
37
14
5
40
3
27
8
B
34
12
33
19
3
8
24
14
3
27
40
33
3
20
12
8
5
14
24
B
34
24
8
29
14
2/6 of 102 =B
1/2 of 74 =G
4/8 of 24 =O
5/10 of 80 =R
4/8 of 10 =T
2/10 of 145 =C
6/8 of 44 =W
4/8 of 6 =A
1/8 of 160 =S
7/8 of 16 =H
1/5 of 120 =E
2/6 of 57 =M
1/3 of 81 =I
4/10 of 20 =N
0/14 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
To split the remaining magic powder into equal jars, you must use division. Complete the math to discover the villain final trait.
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
90 ÷ 9 = ?
9 ÷ 9 = ?
6 ÷ 3 = ?
60 ÷ 10 = ?
81 ÷ 9 = ?
72 ÷ 6 = ?
10 ÷ 2 = ?
8 ÷ 2 = ?
12 ÷ 4 = ?
22 ÷ 2 = ?
8 ÷ 1 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain raised a crystal shield, then adjusted a silver saddle.
2.The villain shot a bright starbeam flare, then opened a stardust bag.
3.The villain shot a bright starbeam flare, then adjusted a silver saddle.
4.The villain created a rainbow burst, then adjusted a silver saddle.
5.The villain created a rainbow burst, then fastened a magic halter.
6.The villain raised a crystal shield, then flashed glowing reins.
7.The villain used a quick shimmer dash, then fastened a magic halter.
8.The villain sent out a moonlight wave, then adjusted a silver saddle.
9.The villain created a rainbow burst, then opened a stardust bag.
10.The villain sent out a moonlight wave, then fastened a magic halter.
11.The villain shot a bright starbeam flare, then held a prism shield high.
12.The villain sent out a moonlight wave, then opened a stardust bag.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Starlight Meadow Mystery
Culprit: Yara Yarn (SHIMMER DASH · MAGIC HALTER · RIGHTHOOFED · RAINBOW MANE · MOONLIGHT MIRROR)
- Clue 1 (Rounding): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT CARRY A PRISM SHIELD"Round 943 to the nearest hundred = 900 (T) · Round 3,698 to the nearest hundred = 3700 (H) · Round 1,851 to the nearest thousand = 2000 (M) · Round 2,865 to the nearest thousand = 3000 (A) · Round 4,341 to the nearest hundred = 4300 (O) · Round 6,944 to the nearest thousand = 7000 (V) · Round 499 to the nearest hundred = 500 (Y) · Round 53 to the nearest ten = 50 (R) · Round 5,326 to the nearest thousand = 5000 (S) · Round 428 to the nearest ten = 430 (C) · Round 717 to the nearest hundred = 700 (I) · Round 2,857 to the nearest hundred = 2900 (N) · Round 367 to the nearest ten = 370 (P) · Round 72 to the nearest ten = 70 (E) · Round 183 to the nearest hundred = 200 (D) · Round 132 to the nearest ten = 130 (L)
- Clue 2 (Skip counting): "THE SUSPECT LEFT RIGHTHOOF PRINTS ON TILE"Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, ___, 28, 30 = 26 (T) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, ___, 24, 26 = 22 (S) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, ___, 30, 32 = 28 (R) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, ___, 42, 45 = 39 (I) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, ___, 24, 27 = 21 (O) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, ___, 26, 28 = 24 (P) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, ___, 90, 100 = 80 (N) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, ___, 22, 24 = 20 (G) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, ___, 45, 48 = 42 (H) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, ___, 14, 16 = 12 (F) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, ___, 55, 60 = 50 (C) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, ___, 130, 140 = 120 (E) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, ___, 20, 25 = 15 (U) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, ___, 10, 12 = 8 (L)
- Clue 3 (Word problems): "MOONLIGHT MIRROR"Glade runner found 2 glitter acorns yesterday and 9 more today. How many glitter acorns in all? = 11 (M) · There were 43 moonstones. 3 were used up. How many moonstones are left? = 40 (O) · There were 103 glitter acorns. 22 were used up. How many glitter acorns are left? = 81 (H) · There were 35 starberries. 18 were used up. How many starberries are left? = 17 (N) · There were 92 moonstones. 29 were used up. How many moonstones are left? = 63 (L) · Glade runner found 21 glitter acorns yesterday and 35 more today. How many glitter acorns in all? = 56 (G) · Glade runner lined up 10 rows of 7 glitter acorns. How many glitter acorns in all? = 70 (I)
- Clue 4 (Fractions of a number): "BRIGHT RAINBOW MANE HAIR WAS ON THE BENCH"2/6 of 102 = 34 (B) · 1/2 of 74 = 37 (G) · 4/8 of 24 = 12 (O) · 5/10 of 80 = 40 (R) · 4/8 of 10 = 5 (T) · 2/10 of 145 = 29 (C) · 6/8 of 44 = 33 (W) · 4/8 of 6 = 3 (A) · 1/8 of 160 = 20 (S) · 7/8 of 16 = 14 (H) · 1/5 of 120 = 24 (E) · 2/6 of 57 = 19 (M) · 1/3 of 81 = 27 (I) · 4/10 of 20 = 8 (N)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 7) → Yara Yarn90 ÷ 9 = 10 · 9 ÷ 9 = 1 · 6 ÷ 3 = 2 · 60 ÷ 10 = 6 · 81 ÷ 9 = 9 · 72 ÷ 6 = 12 · 10 ÷ 2 = 5 · 8 ÷ 2 = 4 · 12 ÷ 4 = 3 · 22 ÷ 2 = 11 · 8 ÷ 1 = 8
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 5 math
- Math topics
- Rounding, Skip counting, Word problems, Fractions of a number, Division
- Reading level
- grades 5-6
- Theme
- The Starlight Meadow Mystery — set in Starlight Meadow
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects