The Mystery of the Book of Mudora
A sneaky Yiga Thief has stolen the legendary Book of Mudora from the Royal Library of Hyrule! Princess Zelda needs your help to solve the clues left behind and unmask the thief hiding among the travelers visiting Castle Town.
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
| Name | Combat Skill | Evasion Technique | Dominant Hand | Hair Color | Vulnerability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link | ice rod | whirlwind spin | right handed | crimson red | boomerang |
| Beedle | magnesis rune | whirlwind spin | left handed | shadow black | mirror shield |
| Purah | magnesis rune | stealth dash | right handed | golden blonde | deku seeds |
| Riju | ice rod | whirlwind spin | left handed | crimson red | deku seeds |
| Karane | spin attack | stealth dash | left handed | crimson red | boomerang |
| Ravio | spin attack | whirlwind spin | left handed | shadow black | deku seeds |
| Kafei | magnesis rune | flurry rush | right handed | crimson red | boomerang |
| Yunobo | spin attack | whirlwind spin | left handed | crimson red | deku seeds |
| Groose | ice rod | stealth dash | right handed | crimson red | mirror shield |
| Linebeck | magnesis rune | shield parry | right handed | crimson red | mirror shield |
| Impa | bomb arrows | shield parry | right handed | golden blonde | boomerang |
| Malon | spin attack | double jump | left handed | shadow black | mirror shield |
| Mido | ice rod | shield parry | right handed | crimson red | boomerang |
| Pipit | bomb arrows | flurry rush | left handed | golden blonde | mirror shield |
| Teba | bomb arrows | shield parry | left handed | golden blonde | boomerang |
| Robbie | deku nuts | double jump | right handed | crimson red | boomerang |
| Talon | deku nuts | flurry rush | left handed | shadow black | deku seeds |
| Zelda | bomb arrows | double jump | left handed | shadow black | boomerang |
| Mutoh | spin attack | stealth dash | right handed | golden blonde | deku seeds |
| Hilda | bomb arrows | shield parry | left handed | crimson red | boomerang |
| Anju | bomb arrows | whirlwind spin | right handed | crimson red | boomerang |
Place value
You examine a dusty slate containing ancient Hyrule coordinates. By identifying the place value of the hundreds digit, you unlock a hidden scroll containing the first 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.
Addition
To open the library chamber door, you must add up the total weight of the stone keys found in the courtyard. The correct sum activates a mechanism that reveals another 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.
Subtraction
You find a Castle Town shopkeeper whose Rupee purse was partially looted. Subtracting the remaining Rupees from his original total reveals the exact amount stolen and a scrap of paper.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Multiplication facts (1-12)
The Royal Guard keeps speed potions arranged in neat rows on the shelves. Multiplying the rows by the columns lets you inventory the stock and unearth a clue hidden behind a bottle.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
A group of friendly Koroks wants to share a bundle of Deku Sticks equally. Dividing the sticks among them clears the path and earns you 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!
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Mystery of the Book of Mudora
- Clue 1 (Place value): "THE THIEF DOES NOT USE FLURRY RUSH"What is the value of the 6 in 877,648? = 600 (T) · What is the value of the 6 in 30,267? = 60 (N) · What is the value of the 9 in 87,988? = 900 (E) · What is the value of the 8 in 58,415? = 8000 (R) · What is the value of the 5 in 98,574? = 500 (H) · What is the value of the 3 in 470,832? = 30 (S) · What is the value of the 8 in 710,682? = 80 (Y) · What is the value of the 5 in 385,740? = 5000 (O) · What is the value of the 2 in 941,235? = 200 (F) · What is the value of the 8 in 27,850? = 800 (L) · What is the value of the 1 in 61,382? = 1000 (I) · What is the value of the 3 in 59,377? = 300 (U) · What is the value of the 7 in 65,786? = 700 (D)
- Clue 2 (Addition): "THE SUSPECT WRITES WITH THEIR RIGHT HAND"2238 + 3258 = 5496 (T) · 2034 + 1436 = 3470 (G) · 3551 + 2929 = 6480 (S) · 3810 + 2018 = 5828 (N) · 4133 + 5562 = 9695 (E) · 4513 + 2457 = 6970 (W) · 1994 + 2709 = 4703 (U) · 3160 + 5838 = 8998 (A) · 3278 + 5947 = 9225 (C) · 3933 + 2408 = 6341 (I) · 1578 + 3128 = 4706 (R) · 2477 + 3164 = 5641 (D) · 923 + 2128 = 3051 (H) · 2452 + 2777 = 5229 (P)
- Clue 3 (Subtraction): "A BOOMERANG WILL SNATCH THEIR CAP"8346 - 4222 = 4124 (A) · 2908 - 1575 = 1333 (H) · 6702 - 1125 = 5577 (W) · 8144 - 1570 = 6574 (B) · 12934 - 4333 = 8601 (T) · 7620 - 3540 = 4080 (P) · 9506 - 2198 = 7308 (I) · 4769 - 163 = 4606 (N) · 10999 - 3157 = 7842 (R) · 3677 - 2430 = 1247 (L) · 13390 - 4969 = 8421 (C) · 9414 - 2152 = 7262 (O) · 3450 - 2301 = 1149 (M) · 2431 - 123 = 2308 (E) · 4803 - 1512 = 3291 (G) · 7497 - 4690 = 2807 (S)
- Clue 4 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "CRIMSON RED FOLLICLES WERE SPOTTED"6 × 8 = 48 (C) · 11 × 2 = 22 (O) · 11 × 3 = 33 (I) · 4 × 11 = 44 (M) · 5 × 10 = 50 (N) · 5 × 7 = 35 (S) · 7 × 9 = 63 (D) · 2 × 8 = 16 (L) · 3 × 10 = 30 (E) · 2 × 7 = 14 (R) · 8 × 7 = 56 (F) · 3 × 1 = 3 (W) · 1 × 12 = 12 (T) · 12 × 12 = 144 (P)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 12) → Anju12 ÷ 2 = 6 · 7 ÷ 1 = 7 · 66 ÷ 6 = 11 · 4 ÷ 2 = 2 · 12 ÷ 12 = 1 · 8 ÷ 2 = 4 · 16 ÷ 2 = 8 · 20 ÷ 4 = 5 · 80 ÷ 8 = 10 · 9 ÷ 1 = 9 · 15 ÷ 5 = 3
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 5 math
- Math topics
- Place value, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
- Reading level
- grades 5-6
- Theme
- The Mystery of the Book of Mudora — set in the Royal Library of Hyrule
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects