The Mystery of Whispering Woods
A wild howl woke up the campers at Whispering Woods! The legendary Moon-Claw Werewolf has swiped the Golden Camp Trophy. Use your math skills to track the pawprints, decode the secrets of the woods, and help the Howling Patrol find the culprit!
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
| Name | Werewolf Power | Glow Gear | Dominant Paw | Fur Color | Distraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | Night Vision | Mud Boots | Right Pawed | Black Fur | Peanut Butter |
| Shadow | Shadow Sneak | Moon Shield | Left Pawed | Black Fur | Bright Flashlight |
| Paws | Howling Blast | Mud Boots | Left Pawed | Black Fur | Peanut Butter |
| Daphne | Howling Blast | Mud Boots | Left Pawed | Black Fur | Squeaky Toys |
| Wulfie | Super Leap | Mud Boots | Left Pawed | Brown Fur | Squeaky Toys |
| Barkley | Forest Dash | Spiky Collar | Left Pawed | Black Fur | Squeaky Toys |
| Misty | Howling Blast | Spiky Collar | Right Pawed | Black Fur | Squeaky Toys |
| Vlad | Shadow Sneak | Mud Boots | Left Pawed | Black Fur | Squeaky Toys |
| Grizzly | Howling Blast | Moon Shield | Left Pawed | Brown Fur | Squeaky Toys |
| Luna | Super Leap | Silver Armor | Left Pawed | Black Fur | Squeaky Toys |
| Clawdia | Howling Blast | Moon Shield | Left Pawed | Silver Fur | Peanut Butter |
| Tracker | Forest Dash | Spiky Collar | Right Pawed | Black Fur | Squeaky Toys |
| Howler | Night Vision | Glow Necklace | Left Pawed | Silver Fur | Peanut Butter |
| Freddie | Shadow Sneak | Moon Shield | Right Pawed | Black Fur | Squeaky Toys |
| Shaggy | Night Vision | Moon Shield | Left Pawed | Silver Fur | Bright Flashlight |
| Bram | Shadow Sneak | Glow Necklace | Left Pawed | Black Fur | Squeaky Toys |
| Silas | Howling Blast | Silver Armor | Right Pawed | Brown Fur | Peanut Butter |
| Barnaby | Forest Dash | Moon Shield | Right Pawed | Brown Fur | Squeaky Toys |
| Velma | Shadow Sneak | Moon Shield | Left Pawed | Silver Fur | Bright Flashlight |
| Fang | Super Leap | Glow Necklace | Left Pawed | Brown Fur | Squeaky Toys |
| Rufus | Howling Blast | Moon Shield | Left Pawed | Brown Fur | Peanut Butter |
Addition
The junior rangers gather to count the ripped tents and broken fences. By adding up all the damage in each camp sector, they find a clue dropped in the leaves.
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
The camp cook notices that several silver spoons are missing from the kitchen. By subtracting the remaining spoons from the total, the rangers track where the thief went 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.
Multiplication facts (1-12)
The rescue squad spots giant pawprints going deep into the forest. They see four rows of prints with several steps in each row, multiplying them to find a hidden 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.
Place value
A locked ranger cabin has a dusty three-digit keypad on the door. By looking at the place value of the muddy digits, the kids unlock the door and find a secret note.
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
The team finds a bag of wolf treats left on a trail. They split the treats equally among the five tracking dogs, and the division reveals a final hint tucked inside the bag.
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 Whispering Woods
- Clue 1 (Addition): "THE BEAST DOES NOT WEAR A GLOW NECKLACE"5491 + 2394 = 7885 (T) · 2363 + 1374 = 3737 (W) · 684 + 1509 = 2193 (B) · 1723 + 2451 = 4174 (G) · 1870 + 2770 = 4640 (A) · 2297 + 4435 = 6732 (N) · 2154 + 2642 = 4796 (R) · 5043 + 3892 = 8935 (S) · 3622 + 5446 = 9068 (E) · 1404 + 2131 = 3535 (O) · 5225 + 4405 = 9630 (L) · 955 + 1635 = 2590 (C) · 2036 + 3847 = 5883 (K) · 4330 + 1904 = 6234 (H) · 4774 + 2095 = 6869 (D)
- Clue 2 (Subtraction): "THE SCRATCH MARKS WERE MADE WITH A LEFT PAW"8356 - 1243 = 7113 (T) · 9920 - 1821 = 8099 (H) · 9367 - 1273 = 8094 (A) · 4142 - 437 = 3705 (E) · 4373 - 989 = 3384 (P) · 8813 - 2501 = 6312 (I) · 8663 - 4609 = 4054 (F) · 5331 - 1262 = 4069 (S) · 5035 - 2616 = 2419 (R) · 8801 - 1965 = 6836 (M) · 6437 - 1970 = 4467 (C) · 9595 - 3092 = 6503 (K) · 6430 - 2318 = 4112 (D) · 8043 - 218 = 7825 (L) · 5614 - 3783 = 1831 (W)
- Clue 3 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE BEAST RAN FROM A SQUEAKY SQUIRREL"1 × 10 = 10 (T) · 5 × 1 = 5 (K) · 3 × 9 = 27 (L) · 11 × 5 = 55 (R) · 1 × 1 = 1 (S) · 3 × 10 = 30 (E) · 8 × 5 = 40 (Q) · 6 × 10 = 60 (O) · 7 × 3 = 21 (B) · 8 × 8 = 64 (Y) · 2 × 10 = 20 (H) · 3 × 1 = 3 (A) · 12 × 8 = 96 (N) · 3 × 11 = 33 (F) · 5 × 5 = 25 (I) · 2 × 4 = 8 (U) · 8 × 2 = 16 (M)
- Clue 4 (Place value): "DARK COAL BLACK COAT STRANDS WERE LEFT BEHIND"What is the value of the 5 in 527? = 500 (D) · What is the value of the 7 in 1,673? = 70 (W) · What is the value of the 2 in 2,537? = 2000 (L) · What is the value of the 7 in 67,550? = 7000 (I) · What is the value of the 1 in 312? = 10 (B) · What is the value of the 3 in 5,319? = 300 (A) · What is the value of the 1 in 3,193? = 100 (F) · What is the value of the 8 in 810? = 800 (H) · What is the value of the 5 in 45,731? = 5000 (O) · What is the value of the 6 in 1,671? = 600 (R) · What is the value of the 6 in 264? = 60 (T) · What is the value of the 1 in 51,696? = 1000 (E) · What is the value of the 7 in 4,753? = 700 (K) · What is the value of the 2 in 295? = 200 (C) · What is the value of the 4 in 846? = 40 (N) · What is the value of the 3 in 7,431? = 30 (S)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 3) → Vlad32 ÷ 4 = 8 · 18 ÷ 9 = 2 · 70 ÷ 10 = 7 · 11 ÷ 11 = 1 · 30 ÷ 5 = 6 · 20 ÷ 2 = 10 · 110 ÷ 10 = 11 · 84 ÷ 7 = 12 · 60 ÷ 12 = 5 · 32 ÷ 8 = 4 · 27 ÷ 3 = 9
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 4 math
- Math topics
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Place value, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Mystery of Whispering Woods — set in Whispering Woods Campground
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects