Code Busters’ Key Book & Solutions
Alphanumeric Code:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
International Morse Code:
International Flag Code:
Semaphore Code:
Pigpen Code:
Key Version 1
Key Version 2
American Indian Symbols:
Phonetic Alphabet:
| A = Alpha |
J = Juliet |
S = Sierra |
| B = Bravo |
K = Kilo |
T = Tango |
| C = Charlie |
L = Lima |
U = Uniform |
| D = Delta |
M = Mike |
V = Victor |
| E = Echo |
N = November |
W = Whisker |
| F = Foxtrot |
O = Oscar |
X = X-ray |
| G = Golf |
P = Papa |
Y = Yankee |
| H = Hotel |
Q = Quebec |
Z = Zulu |
| I = India |
R = Romeo |
Finger Spelling:
Grid Alphabet
Chapter 1 Solutions
Crossword:
Across
What a detective needs = clue
When something is undiscovered = hidden
7. What a bird has = wing
8. Electric fish = eels
11. Chew and swallow = eat
13. Outdoor overnight = camping
14. A mighty tree = oak
16. Insects that buzz = bees
18. A palindrome of TOOT = otto
19. Trees have this = root
20. Look for clues = search
21. What we’ll be taking = trip
Down
1. What spies use = code
2. Listen with these = ears
3. Who, what, when, where, why, and = how
4. Also called sunrise = dawn
5. When you sleep = nights
6. Use to tell time = clock
9. A tall, fuzzy Australian bird = emu
10. Breathe this = air
11. A tall white bird = egret
12. What a rainbow has = colors
15. See the sites = tour
16. Our ride to our destination = boat
17. The immigrants’ ride to their destination = ship
18. Give a cheer! = rah
Anagram: Angel Island
Chapter 2 Solutions
Flag code: Draw and color your ancestral flags.
Chapter 3 Solutions
Morse code: CJ
Flag code: be where of pirites on anjel iland (Beware of pirates on Angel Island!)
Chapter 4 Solutions
Semaphore: Set up camp, then meet at the visitor’s center with your lunch.
Morse code: Meet me at noon at the usual place.
Pigpen code: head to Camp Reynolds
American Indian symbols: bird, running water, mountain range animal track, fence
Chapter 5 Solutions
Flag code:
Take a picture of the Rock,
Once Al Capone’s home,
The place has gone to the birds.
(Answer: Alcatraz)
Phonetic alphabet code: Whose motto is “Honor. Respect. Devotion to Duty”?
Chapter 6 Solutions
Sign language:
What was Matt doing out there?
I think he was looking for treasure.
Maybe he believes he’s a real pirate.
Did you notice how mad Schnikey got?
Yeah. I don’t trust that guy. He’s been acting really strange.
We should keep an eye on him.
Alphanumeric code:
What’s missing? Solv my riddl and tak a pictur.
You’ll find me
At the beginning of eternity
At the end of time and space
At the beginning of every end,
And at the end of every place.
(Answer: the letter e)
Pig Latin: Looks like lots of money.
Semaphore: Let’s go!
Finger spelling:
Guys, I think I recognized the man Schnikey was talking to.
Who?
He was on the ferry. He had a tattoo that looked like the Jolly Roger. And I think we saw the signal that Schnikey sent him.
Chapter 7 Solutions
Grid:
Phonetic alphabet code: Let’s get out of here!
Chapter 8 Solutions
Finger spelling: I’ll bet the gift is hidden in the station’s kitchen, behind the stove!
Morse code:
Ready?
Ready!
Meet behind the latrine in five minutes
Ten-four
Be careful
You too!
Finger spelling:
What?
I heard a noise. It came from the stairs.
Chapter 9 Solutions
Semaphore: Stay there! I’ll come up and unlock the door!
Morse code: SOS
Chapter 10 Solutions
Finger spelling: Coast is clear. Let’s make a run for the golf cart.
Chapter 11 Solutions
Pig Latin: I think we’re in big trouble.
Morse code: What’s in the box?
Chapter 12 Solutions
Anagrams:
You have cracked the code.
You opened the puzzle box.
Good luck will be yours.
Text messages:
Guess what! I got us tickets to someplace cool for spring break!
What about the Code Busters? Can they come too?Yes, if they pay their own way.
Cool!
For more adventures with the Code Busters Club, go to www.CodeBustersClub.com.
There you’ll find:
1. Full dossiers for Cody, Quinn, Luke, and M.E.
2. Their blogs
3. More codes
4. More coded messages to solve
5. Clues to the next book
6. A map of the Code Busters neighborhood, school, and mystery