🐱 CatsGrade 4Reading: grades 3-4RoundingAdditionSubtractionMultiplicationDivision
The Great Catnip Caper
Someone has stolen the legendary Golden Catnip Mouse from the Purrfect Palace Museum! The curator, Mr. Barnaby, needs your help. Look at the clues to find the sneaky feline who did it!
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 | Super Skill | Secret Gadget | Favorite Toy | Fur Pattern | Distraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patches | Door Knob Twist | Yarn Ball Grapple | Silver Bell Collar | Tabby Stripes | Squeaky Toy |
| Ginger | Door Knob Twist | Fish Bone Lockpick | Silver Bell Collar | Calico Patches | Crinkly Paper |
| Cleo | Super Sonic Meow | Catnip Smoke Bomb | Gold Bell Collar | Calico Patches | Shaken Treat Can |
| Sylvester | Super Sonic Meow | Fish Bone Lockpick | Gold Bell Collar | Tabby Stripes | Squeaky Toy |
| Lola | Super Sonic Meow | Fish Bone Lockpick | Silver Bell Collar | Tabby Stripes | Shaken Treat Can |
| Fluffy | High-Shelf Leap | Catnip Smoke Bomb | Silver Bell Collar | Calico Patches | Shaken Treat Can |
| Mittens | Silent Prowl | Fish Bone Lockpick | Silver Bell Collar | Calico Patches | Squeaky Toy |
| Smokey | Silent Prowl | Fish Bone Lockpick | Gold Bell Collar | Tabby Stripes | Shaken Treat Can |
| Oliver | Silent Prowl | Feather Wand Glider | Silver Bell Collar | Tabby Stripes | Crinkly Paper |
| Boots | Super Sonic Meow | Fish Bone Lockpick | Gold Bell Collar | Tabby Stripes | Shaken Treat Can |
| Ziggy | Super Sonic Meow | Fish Bone Lockpick | Silver Bell Collar | Siamese Points | Shaken Treat Can |
| Milo | Door Knob Twist | Yarn Ball Grapple | Silver Bell Collar | Calico Patches | Shaken Treat Can |
| Tom | Door Knob Twist | Catnip Smoke Bomb | Silver Bell Collar | Tabby Stripes | Crinkly Paper |
| Bella | High-Shelf Leap | Yarn Ball Grapple | Silver Bell Collar | Calico Patches | Shaken Treat Can |
| Jasper | Laser Pointer Dodge | Fish Bone Lockpick | Silver Bell Collar | Siamese Points | Squeaky Toy |
| Whiskers | Silent Prowl | Cardboard Box Shield | Silver Bell Collar | Siamese Points | Crinkly Paper |
| Chloe | Silent Prowl | Fish Bone Lockpick | Silver Bell Collar | Calico Patches | Shaken Treat Can |
| Simba | Super Sonic Meow | Feather Wand Glider | Gold Bell Collar | Siamese Points | Squeaky Toy |
| Nala | Laser Pointer Dodge | Catnip Smoke Bomb | Silver Bell Collar | Tabby Stripes | Squeaky Toy |
| Felix | Super Sonic Meow | Cardboard Box Shield | Silver Bell Collar | Siamese Points | Shaken Treat Can |
| Garfield | High-Shelf Leap | Feather Wand Glider | Silver Bell Collar | Calico Patches | Shaken Treat Can |
Clue 1
Rounding
We found a digital footprint scale by the museum door. The display rounds the cat's weight to the nearest ten grams. Round this number to find the clue!
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
370
3700
3000
T
370
3700
4300
3000
2900
290
2000
3000
110
1700
2000
T
370
5000
110
3000
T
370
3700
3000
2900
3000
500
T
370
3700
3000
900
20
700
4300
290
3000
900
Round 370 to the nearest tenT
Round 1,951 to the nearest thousandO
Round 920 to the nearest hundredR
Round 2,896 to the nearest hundredF
Round 532 to the nearest hundredA
Round 2,594 to the nearest thousandE
Round 106 to the nearest tenS
Round 4,686 to the nearest thousandU
Round 731 to the nearest hundredL
Round 21 to the nearest tenG
Round 3,714 to the nearest hundredH
Round 4,303 to the nearest hundredI
Round 291 to the nearest tenD
Round 1,699 to the nearest hundredN
0/14 letters found
Clue 2
Addition
A friendly mouse saw the thief drop some stolen jewels. Let's add up the sparkly rubies and emeralds to see what else the mouse found!
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
W
8665
7373
6253
7373
3247
3353
4654
3247
3529
9169
6257
4574
3213
9169
8407
6569
7373
3353
6268
7373
8407
8407
3353
9169
6257
6516
9169
6257
6516
4124 + 4541 =W
2618 + 3650 =B
1477 + 2052 =T
1400 + 1847 =A
2163 + 2491 =D
3397 + 3976 =E
3464 + 4943 =L
1563 + 1790 =R
3135 + 6034 =I
3801 + 2715 =G
3629 + 2940 =V
2142 + 4115 =N
2976 + 1598 =Y
1843 + 1370 =S
4270 + 1983 =H
0/15 letters found
Clue 3
Subtraction
The security guard cat had a big bowl of kibble. The thief ate some to gain energy. Subtract the leftovers to find how much kibble the thief ate!
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
6448
6543
5606
4739
2232
4550
2466
6320
2232
8333
4739
6543
8191
7787
5606
2466
T
6448
1570
5606
8191
T
6448
4739
T
6448
1570
4614
8760
8760
5606
6320
T
6448
6543
5606
8360
10532 - 4084 =T
7015 - 2276 =S
12243 - 3910 =F
6500 - 4930 =R
9367 - 4753 =I
7819 - 3269 =U
10276 - 1916 =M
11055 - 3268 =K
12357 - 3597 =P
9643 - 3100 =H
5805 - 3573 =O
12232 - 4041 =A
9821 - 3501 =D
6619 - 4153 =N
9732 - 4126 =E
0/15 letters found
Clue 4
Multiplication facts (1-12)
The thief jumped across rows of fish cans stored in the pantry. Multiply the rows of cans to decode the security camera tape!
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
1
90
2
25
88
25
100
2
56
T
1
81
2
24
T
1
56
144
81
80
56
4
24
88
50
96
2
90
80
27
22
1 × 1 =T
9 × 9 =L
10 × 5 =R
12 × 12 =A
8 × 10 =I
10 × 10 =P
8 × 11 =U
3 × 9 =N
8 × 7 =C
6 × 4 =F
5 × 5 =S
2 × 1 =E
4 × 1 =O
9 × 10 =H
2 × 11 =D
8 × 12 =B
0/16 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
We need to share these toy mice equally among the detective kittens. Divide the toys to unlock the final safe!
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
36 ÷ 4 = ?
12 ÷ 1 = ?
24 ÷ 12 = ?
30 ÷ 3 = ?
99 ÷ 9 = ?
36 ÷ 12 = ?
70 ÷ 10 = ?
8 ÷ 2 = ?
2 ÷ 2 = ?
10 ÷ 2 = ?
6 ÷ 1 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain prowls without making a sound, then hides under a cardboard box shield.
2.The villain leaps onto the highest shelf, then swings away on a yarn ball grapple.
3.The villain prowls without making a sound, then escapes using a catnip smoke bomb.
4.The villain prowls without making a sound, then swings away on a yarn ball grapple.
5.The villain dodges lasers with style, then hides under a cardboard box shield.
6.The villain dodges lasers with style, then glides down with a feather wand.
7.The villain dodges lasers with style, then picks the display lock with a fish bone.
8.The villain leaps onto the highest shelf, then escapes using a catnip smoke bomb.
9.The villain prowls without making a sound, then picks the display lock with a fish bone.
10.The villain dodges lasers with style, then escapes using a catnip smoke bomb.
11.The villain shatters glass with a super sonic meow, then swings away on a yarn ball grapple.
12.The villain twists the heavy door knob, then swings away on a yarn ball grapple.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Great Catnip Caper
Culprit: Fluffy (High-Shelf Leap · Catnip Smoke Bomb · Silver Bell Collar · Calico Patches · Shaken Treat Can)
- Clue 1 (Rounding): "THE THIEF DOES NOT USE THE FEATHER GLIDER"Round 370 to the nearest ten = 370 (T) · Round 1,951 to the nearest thousand = 2000 (O) · Round 920 to the nearest hundred = 900 (R) · Round 2,896 to the nearest hundred = 2900 (F) · Round 532 to the nearest hundred = 500 (A) · Round 2,594 to the nearest thousand = 3000 (E) · Round 106 to the nearest ten = 110 (S) · Round 4,686 to the nearest thousand = 5000 (U) · Round 731 to the nearest hundred = 700 (L) · Round 21 to the nearest ten = 20 (G) · Round 3,714 to the nearest hundred = 3700 (H) · Round 4,303 to the nearest hundred = 4300 (I) · Round 291 to the nearest ten = 290 (D) · Round 1,699 to the nearest hundred = 1700 (N)
- Clue 2 (Addition): "WE HEARD A TINY SILVER BELL RINGING"4124 + 4541 = 8665 (W) · 2618 + 3650 = 6268 (B) · 1477 + 2052 = 3529 (T) · 1400 + 1847 = 3247 (A) · 2163 + 2491 = 4654 (D) · 3397 + 3976 = 7373 (E) · 3464 + 4943 = 8407 (L) · 1563 + 1790 = 3353 (R) · 3135 + 6034 = 9169 (I) · 3801 + 2715 = 6516 (G) · 3629 + 2940 = 6569 (V) · 2142 + 4115 = 6257 (N) · 2976 + 1598 = 4574 (Y) · 1843 + 1370 = 3213 (S) · 4270 + 1983 = 6253 (H)
- Clue 3 (Subtraction): "THE SOUND OF SHAKEN TREATS TRIPPED THEM"10532 - 4084 = 6448 (T) · 7015 - 2276 = 4739 (S) · 12243 - 3910 = 8333 (F) · 6500 - 4930 = 1570 (R) · 9367 - 4753 = 4614 (I) · 7819 - 3269 = 4550 (U) · 10276 - 1916 = 8360 (M) · 11055 - 3268 = 7787 (K) · 12357 - 3597 = 8760 (P) · 9643 - 3100 = 6543 (H) · 5805 - 3573 = 2232 (O) · 12232 - 4041 = 8191 (A) · 9821 - 3501 = 6320 (D) · 6619 - 4153 = 2466 (N) · 9732 - 4126 = 5606 (E)
- Clue 4 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE SUSPECT LEFT CALICO FUR BEHIND"1 × 1 = 1 (T) · 9 × 9 = 81 (L) · 10 × 5 = 50 (R) · 12 × 12 = 144 (A) · 8 × 10 = 80 (I) · 10 × 10 = 100 (P) · 8 × 11 = 88 (U) · 3 × 9 = 27 (N) · 8 × 7 = 56 (C) · 6 × 4 = 24 (F) · 5 × 5 = 25 (S) · 2 × 1 = 2 (E) · 4 × 1 = 4 (O) · 9 × 10 = 90 (H) · 2 × 11 = 22 (D) · 8 × 12 = 96 (B)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 8) → Fluffy36 ÷ 4 = 9 · 12 ÷ 1 = 12 · 24 ÷ 12 = 2 · 30 ÷ 3 = 10 · 99 ÷ 9 = 11 · 36 ÷ 12 = 3 · 70 ÷ 10 = 7 · 8 ÷ 2 = 4 · 2 ÷ 2 = 1 · 10 ÷ 2 = 5 · 6 ÷ 1 = 6
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 4 math
- Math topics
- Rounding, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Great Catnip Caper — set in Purrfect Palace Museum
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects