The Mystery of the Sparkling Tiara
Someone has snuck into the royal vault and taken the Golden Tiara! Princess Elizabeth and Princess Julia have gathered the Royal Guard to solve this royal mystery. A rogue princess is behind this, and we must find out who did it.
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
| Name | Signature Spell | Royal Companion | Writing Hand | Crown Hair Style | Favorite Treat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Eugenie | sparkle beam | golden dragon | writes right handed | long curls | strawberry tart |
| Princess Grace | songbird whisper | unicorn helper | writes left handed | long curls | lemon drop |
| Princess Isabella | levitating dance | fluffy bunny | writes right handed | braided crown | lemon drop |
| Princess Elizabeth | flooding tea | unicorn helper | writes left handed | high ponytail | strawberry tart |
| Princess Leonor | glitter breeze | golden dragon | writes left handed | braided crown | lemon drop |
| Princess Marie | sparkle beam | unicorn helper | writes left handed | long curls | strawberry tart |
| Princess Ingrid | flooding tea | swan companion | writes right handed | long curls | lemon drop |
| Princess Estelle | flooding tea | unicorn helper | writes left handed | braided crown | lemon drop |
| Princess Athena | songbird whisper | golden dragon | writes left handed | long curls | strawberry tart |
| Princess Astrid | glitter breeze | unicorn helper | writes left handed | braided crown | lemon drop |
| Princess Amalia | songbird whisper | fluffy bunny | writes right handed | long curls | mint chocolate |
| Princess Josephine | levitating dance | golden dragon | writes right handed | braided crown | mint chocolate |
| Princess Victoria | glitter breeze | swan companion | writes right handed | high ponytail | strawberry tart |
| Princess Diana | levitating dance | swan companion | writes left handed | high ponytail | lemon drop |
| Princess Beatrice | songbird whisper | fluffy bunny | writes right handed | braided crown | mint chocolate |
| Princess Anne | sparkle beam | fluffy bunny | writes left handed | braided crown | mint chocolate |
| Princess Mary | songbird whisper | golden dragon | writes right handed | long curls | strawberry tart |
| Princess Margaret | sparkle beam | fluffy bunny | writes left handed | braided crown | lemon drop |
| Princess Martha | songbird whisper | royal puppy | writes right handed | long curls | strawberry tart |
| Princess Alexandra | songbird whisper | royal puppy | writes right handed | high ponytail | strawberry tart |
| Princess Charlotte | flooding tea | royal puppy | writes left handed | braided crown | lemon drop |
Multiplication facts (1-12)
Princess Elizabeth inspects the royal banquet hall. The tables are set in neat rows. To find out how many tea cups were used, she multiplies the number of rows by the cups in each row. The total number gives her 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.
Rounding
Princess Julia checks the garden gate. The magical footprints are fading, so the tracker can only show a rounded number for the distance. Rounding the steps to the nearest ten reveals where the thief ran next.
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
The royal guards count the sparkly gems left behind in the courtyard. They add the diamonds from the grass to the rubies by the fountain. The grand total of these added jewels unlocks a shiny clue box.
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
Princess Elizabeth checks the silver spoons. Several are missing from the chest. By subtracting the remaining spoons from the starting amount, she counts the theft and finds a secret note underneath.
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
Princess Julia shares the remaining sweet pastries equally among the castle helpers. Sharing the treats into even groups lets her divide the work and uncover the final clue hidden inside the pastry tray.
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 Sparkling Tiara
- Clue 1 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE THIEF DOES NOT RIDE A GOLDEN DRAGON"5 × 8 = 40 (T) · 4 × 11 = 44 (R) · 9 × 7 = 63 (L) · 12 × 12 = 144 (E) · 5 × 3 = 15 (A) · 1 × 11 = 11 (O) · 10 × 10 = 100 (F) · 6 × 8 = 48 (D) · 1 × 3 = 3 (S) · 10 × 11 = 110 (H) · 4 × 2 = 8 (I) · 10 × 7 = 70 (G) · 3 × 11 = 33 (N)
- Clue 2 (Rounding): "THE SUSPECT WRITES WITH THEIR LEFT HAND"Round 291 to the nearest ten = 290 (T) · Round 1,867 to the nearest thousand = 2000 (I) · Round 2,909 to the nearest hundred = 2900 (F) · Round 3,369 to the nearest thousand = 3000 (E) · Round 71 to the nearest ten = 70 (D) · Round 162 to the nearest hundred = 200 (P) · Round 4,880 to the nearest thousand = 5000 (L) · Round 4,305 to the nearest hundred = 4300 (R) · Round 8,744 to the nearest thousand = 9000 (C) · Round 926 to the nearest hundred = 900 (A) · Round 166 to the nearest ten = 170 (S) · Round 1,287 to the nearest hundred = 1300 (H) · Round 51 to the nearest ten = 50 (W) · Round 1,700 to the nearest hundred = 1700 (U) · Round 130 to the nearest ten = 130 (N)
- Clue 3 (Addition): "WE SCARE THEM AWAY USING LEMON DROPS"2468 + 4611 = 7079 (W) · 3784 + 5071 = 8855 (U) · 5721 + 3788 = 9509 (I) · 3539 + 1782 = 5321 (P) · 1339 + 913 = 2252 (Y) · 1350 + 2122 = 3472 (M) · 1186 + 2670 = 3856 (A) · 3215 + 6288 = 9503 (R) · 5240 + 4484 = 9724 (G) · 4684 + 3659 = 8343 (E) · 3577 + 2565 = 6142 (S) · 3189 + 1959 = 5148 (H) · 1925 + 2621 = 4546 (D) · 2465 + 2503 = 4968 (L) · 1513 + 1269 = 2782 (C) · 2612 + 5197 = 7809 (N) · 3808 + 2260 = 6068 (O) · 4500 + 4472 = 8972 (T)
- Clue 4 (Subtraction): "THEY LEFT A PINK RIBBON FROM A BRAIDED CROWN"3016 - 2015 = 1001 (T) · 6053 - 3568 = 2485 (K) · 10601 - 4223 = 6378 (B) · 6267 - 2917 = 3350 (E) · 3593 - 856 = 2737 (R) · 8131 - 3456 = 4675 (P) · 5457 - 4299 = 1158 (H) · 6936 - 3788 = 3148 (I) · 7046 - 558 = 6488 (N) · 12856 - 4739 = 8117 (D) · 10780 - 4697 = 6083 (L) · 12089 - 4296 = 7793 (M) · 5749 - 1173 = 4576 (F) · 10148 - 3565 = 6583 (O) · 6575 - 2496 = 4079 (Y) · 9712 - 1408 = 8304 (C) · 2748 - 1549 = 1199 (A) · 6746 - 4868 = 1878 (W)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 6) → Princess Astrid14 ÷ 2 = 7 · 32 ÷ 8 = 4 · 33 ÷ 11 = 3 · 15 ÷ 3 = 5 · 3 ÷ 3 = 1 · 10 ÷ 1 = 10 · 24 ÷ 2 = 12 · 132 ÷ 12 = 11 · 6 ÷ 3 = 2 · 96 ÷ 12 = 8 · 9 ÷ 1 = 9
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 4 math
- Math topics
- Multiplication, Rounding, Addition, Subtraction, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Mystery of the Sparkling Tiara — set in The Palace of Sparkling Turrets
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects