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* ChekhovsGun: Tabasco sauce, Jarvis' TrademarkFavoriteFood. He eventually uses it to [[spoiler:subdue Digit by stuffing it into his mouth]].
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* MadScientist: Dr. Thornpaw, a {{Cyborg}} EvilGenius who has a score to settle with the human race.
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* ThroughAFaceFullOfFur: Jarvis blushes "bright pink" at one point.
* UnstoppableRage: Bernie becomes "far more animal than intelligent mouse" during the climactic fight, savagely attacking the BigBad. [[RealityEnsues It doesn't do any good]], because said villain is bigger and stronger than she is.
* UnstoppableRage: Bernie becomes "far more animal than intelligent mouse" during the climactic fight, savagely attacking the BigBad. [[RealityEnsues It doesn't do any good]], because said villain is bigger and stronger than she is.
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* IHaveYourWife: [[spoiler:Jarvis and his siblings]] only worked for R.A.T.S. because the organization was holding their parents hostage. [[spoiler:At least, that's what R.A.T.S. told them. In reality, Jarvis' parents had already been killed for refusing to join.]]
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* IHaveYourWife: [[spoiler:Jarvis [[spoiler:Jarvis]] says that he and his siblings]] siblings only worked for R.A.T.S. because the organization was holding their parents hostage. [[spoiler:At least, that's what R.A.T.S. told them. In reality, Jarvis' parents had already been killed for refusing to join.]]
* NebulousEvilOrganization: R.A.T.S. All we know about them so far is that they want to TakeOverTheWorld, and their leader thinks that rats (the species) "deserve more" than just ordinary lives.
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* OccamsRazor: Jarvis explains the concept to Bernie, who eventually uses it to [[spoiler:solve the puzzle that allows the Watchers to escape from Thornpaw's clutches]].
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* OccamsRazor: Jarvis explains the concept to Bernie, who eventually uses it to [[spoiler:solve the puzzle that allows the captured Watchers to escape from Thornpaw's clutches]].
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* SocialDarwinist: The reason for one character's FaceHeelTurn.
-->[[spoiler:'''Digit:''']] The fact is, there's nobody more important than yourself. Nature demands the survival of the fittest. You have to take care of number one. Everything about the Watch being as good as all of its parts is sentimental nonsense. In the end, it's every mouse for itself.
* SongsInTheKeyOfLock: [[spoiler:Dr. Thornpaw uses a musical lock to imprison the LA Watchers. The solution? "Three Blind Mice".]]
-->[[spoiler:'''Digit:''']] The fact is, there's nobody more important than yourself. Nature demands the survival of the fittest. You have to take care of number one. Everything about the Watch being as good as all of its parts is sentimental nonsense. In the end, it's every mouse for itself.
* SongsInTheKeyOfLock: [[spoiler:Dr. Thornpaw uses a musical lock to imprison the LA Watchers. The solution? "Three Blind Mice".]]
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More books chronicling the adventures of Bernie, Jarvis and their teammates are on the way, with the second novel, ''Underwater'', scheduled for release in May 2021.
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** Also, don't judge someone for being different from you.
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** Also, don't judge someone for being just because they're different from you.
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* YouKilledMyFather: What do Bernie and Jarvis have in common besides joining the Watch at the same time? It tutns out the both of them lost loved ones to R.A.T.S.
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* YouKilledMyFather: What do Bernie and Jarvis have in common besides joining the Watch at the same time? It tutns turns out the ItsPersonal for both of them them, because they both lost loved ones family members to R.A.T.S.
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* RedOniBluOni: Rambunctious Bernie is the red, cautious Jarvis is the blue.
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* RedOniBluOni: RedOniBlueOni: Rambunctious Bernie is the red, cautious Jarvis is the blue.
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[[caption-width-right:350:''"It's basically like the UsefulNotes/MI6 of mice!"'']]
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[[caption-width-right:350:''"It's basically like the UsefulNotes/MI6 [[UsefulNotes/SecretIntelligenceService MI-6]] of mice!"'']]
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* NiceMice: The Mouse Watch are a group of brave, heroic mice who spend their lives protecting the world. Bernie, the flawed but sympathetic protagonist, is an example of this trope more often than not. [[spoiler:However, Digit the turncoat is an aversion.]]
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* NiceMice: The Mouse Watch are a group of brave, heroic mice who spend dedicate their lives to protecting the world. Bernie, the flawed but sympathetic protagonist, is an example of this trope more often than not. [[spoiler:However, Digit the turncoat is an aversion.]]
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* GogglesDoSomethingUnusual: The Watchers' smart goggles are wondrous devices that act as {{Everything Sensor}}s, create holographic disguises, summon the S.W.I.S.S. train, and do pretty much anything the story needs them to do.
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* GogglesDoSomethingUnusual: The Watchers' smart goggles are wondrous devices that act as {{Everything Sensor}}s, create holographic disguises, summon the S.W.I.S.S. train, and do pretty much anything else the story needs them to do.
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* DeathCourse: Thornpaw traps the captured Watchers in a deadlier version of the mazes he was subjected to as a test animal.
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* MorallyAmbiguousDoctorate: Dr. Thornpaw, though it's unclear who (if anyone) gave him his title.
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* MorallyAmbiguousDoctorate: Dr. Thornpaw, though it's unclear who (if anyone) gave him his title.
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* OccamsRazor: Jarvis explains the concept to Bernie, who eventually uses it to [[spoiler:solve the puzzle that allows the Watchers to escape from Thornpaw's clutches]].
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* SequelHook: The book's epilogue. [[spoiler:We're introduced to Kryptos, who says that he anticipated Thornpaw's failure and is ready to launch another scheme.]]
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* NaiveNewcomer: Bernie and Jarvis are new to Mouse Watch, and we're introduced to the organization through their eyes.
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* TearsOfJoy: How Bernie reacts when Gadget inducts her into the Watch.
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* GadgeteerGenius: Gadget, even more so than in ''Rescue Rangers'' now that she no longer has to rely on BambooTechnology. The things she comes up with for the Mouse Watch are pure sci-fi.
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* GadgeteerGenius: Gadget, even more so than in ''Rescue Rangers'' now that she she's no longer has restricted to rely on BambooTechnology. The things she comes up with for the Mouse Watch are pure sci-fi.sci-fi.
* GogglesDoSomethingUnusual: The Watchers' smart goggles are wondrous devices that act as {{Everything Sensor}}s, create holographic disguises, summon the S.W.I.S.S. train, and do pretty much anything the story needs them to do.
* GogglesDoSomethingUnusual: The Watchers' smart goggles are wondrous devices that act as {{Everything Sensor}}s, create holographic disguises, summon the S.W.I.S.S. train, and do pretty much anything the story needs them to do.
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** "Life is about relationships with others."
** Also, don't judge someone based on their race or appearance.
** "Life is about relationships with others."
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* {{Cyborg}}: Dr. Thornpaw, who has had one eye, one arm and both legs replaced with mechanical parts.
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* {{Cyborg}}: Dr. Thornpaw, who has had Thornpaw lost one eye, one arm and both legs to horrific "research" by human scientists. He replaced them with mechanical parts.parts that he crafted himself.
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* LaserGuidedAmnesia: Whenever Mouse Watch operatives are seen by humans, the Watch maintains TheMasquerade with drones that emit [[KnockoutGas sleeping gas]], which somehow also erases the relevant memories.
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* PintsizedPowerhouse: Due to being sickly as a child, Bernie is small for her age, and she's pretty sensitive about it. Still, she doesn't let her size get in the way of becoming a Mouse Watch agent.
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* NoOneGetsLeftBehind:
-->'''Alph:''' We never, ever leave an agent behind, Skampersky. Don't you forget it.
* PintsizedPowerhouse: Due to being sickly as a child, Bernie is small for her age, and she's pretty sensitive about it. Still, she doesn't let her size get in the way ofbecoming a joining Mouse Watch agent.or taking on the bad guys.
-->'''Alph:''' We never, ever leave an agent behind, Skampersky. Don't you forget it.
* PintsizedPowerhouse: Due to being sickly as a child, Bernie is small for her age, and she's pretty sensitive about it. Still, she doesn't let her size get in the way of
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* YouExclamation: Bernie does this when she realizes that [[spoiler:Dr. Thornpaw was the rat who killed Brody]].
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* YouKilledMyFather: What do Bernie and Jarvis have in common besides joining the Watch at the same time? It tutns out the both of them lost loved ones to R.A.T.S.
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* BambooTechnology: [[PlayingWithATrope Played with]]. Many mice use castoff devices from the human world, but some Mouse Watch tech is ''more'' advanced than the equivalent human tech. Examples include the goggles, the VirtualReality training system and the S.W.I.S.S. transport.
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* BambooTechnology: [[PlayingWithATrope Played with]]. Many mice use castoff devices from the human world, but some Mouse Watch tech is items are even ''more'' advanced than the equivalent human tech. Examples include the goggles, the VirtualReality training system and the S.W.I.S.S. transport.
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* CoolOldLady: Gadget has evolved into the UsefulNotes/SteveJobs or Elon Musk of mice. And while it's unclear how old she's supposed to be here, when we finally see her she's wearing bifocals.
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* CoolBike: The Pop! Cycle, a Mouse Watch vehicle that is stored in a small tube, then instantly assembled by {{Nanomachines}} when the user presses a button.
* CoolOldLady: Gadget has evolved into the UsefulNotes/SteveJobs or Elon Musk of mice. And while it'sunclear uncertain how old she's supposed to be here, when we finally see her she's wearing bifocals.
* CoolOldLady: Gadget has evolved into the UsefulNotes/SteveJobs or Elon Musk of mice. And while it's
* GadgeteerGenius: Gadget, even more so than in ''Rescue Rangers'' now that she no longer has to rely on BambooTechnology. The things she comes up with for the Mouse Watch are pure sci-fi.
* JerkassRealization: Bernie has one when she realizes she was wrong about Jarvis.
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* LeeroyJenkins: Bernie has a nasty habit of rushing into danger [[DidntThinkThisThrough without any plans or preparations]]. Fortunately, she's resourceful enough to think her way out of trouble, and when that doesn't work her fellow Watchers come to her rescue.
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* LeeroyJenkins: Bernie has a nasty habit of rushing into danger [[DidntThinkThisThrough without any plans or preparations]].preparation]]. Fortunately, she's resourceful enough to think her way out of trouble, and when that doesn't work her fellow Watchers come to her rescue.
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* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Bernie has a JerkassRealization when she realizes she was wrong about Jarvis.
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* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Bernie has a JerkassRealization when she realizes she was wrong about Jarvis.MouseWorld: A central trope. Mice have their own society and avoid interaction with humans, but the Mouse Watch is always looking out for us.
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* PlotMandatedFriendshipFailure: Jarvis gets fed up with Bernie's persistent anti-rat bigotry and takes off just as they're about to confront Thornpaw. True to the trope, Bernie gets captured almost immediately, and Jarvis eventually [[ChangedMyMindKid comes back for her]].
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* PlotMandatedFriendshipFailure: Jarvis finally gets fed up with Bernie's persistent anti-rat bigotry and takes off just as they're about to confront Thornpaw. True to the trope, Bernie gets captured almost immediately, and Jarvis eventually [[ChangedMyMindKid comes back for her]].
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The premise: Bernadette "Bernie" Skampersky is a daring 12-year-old rodent with a dream. Ever since she witnessed the murder of her beloved big brother Brody, she's been trying to join the Mouse Watch, an elite group of high-tech international crimefighters/do-gooders organized by Gadget. When the Watch finally recruits Bernie, she's paired up with another rookie, a nerdy teenage rat named Jarvis Slinktail -- which she has a hard time accepting, because a rat killed Brody, which has made her prejudiced against the entire species. However, Bernie and Jarvis are forced to work together when their training is interrupted by an emergency which leaves the fate of the world in their paws.
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The premise: Bernadette "Bernie" Skampersky is a daring 12-year-old rodent with a dream. Ever since she witnessed the murder of her beloved big brother Brody, she's been trying to join the Mouse Watch, an elite group of high-tech international crimefighters/do-gooders organized by Gadget. When the Watch finally recruits Bernie, she's paired up with another rookie, a nerdy teenage rat named Jarvis Slinktail -- which she has a hard time accepting, accepting because a rat killed Brody, which has made her prejudiced against the entire species. However, Bernie and Jarvis are forced to work together when their training is interrupted by an emergency which leaves the fate of the world in their paws.
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* BigApplesauce: Dr. Thornpaw is based in UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity; his headquarters are in the crown of the UsefulNotes/StatueOfLiberty. The climax has Mouse Watch trying to stop him from taking over NYC.
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* BiggerBad: [[spoiler:Kryptos]], the mysterious leader of R.A.T.S, who makes a {{Cameo}} at the very end of the book.
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* BiggerBad: [[spoiler:Kryptos]], the mysterious leader mastermind in charge of R.A.T.S, who makes a {{Cameo}} at the very end of the book.
* DarkerAndEdgier: Compared to both the ''Rescue Rangers'' cartoon and competing children's book series such as ''Literature/GeronimoStilton''. Some scenes are surprisingly intense, and the R.A.T.S. villains are scarier and more threatening than the likes of Fat Cat or Norton Nimnul.
* [[FantasyForbiddingFather Fantasy-Forbidding Parents]]: Bernie's parents, Clarence and Beatrice, are mild-mannered mice who refuse to let her join the Mouse Watch at first, but finally realize how important it is to her and change their minds. Their initial reluctance is understandable, since they've already lost one child and Bernie is pretty reckless.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: When several text messages from Mouse Watch members are shown during a training video that Bernie watches, one of them reads ''"Need more intel on something called KRYPTOS. Please advise."'' [[spoiler:Guess what the name of R.A.T.S.' leader turns out to be?]]
* {{Foreshadowing}}: When several text messages from Mouse Watch members are shown during a training video that Bernie watches, one of them reads ''"Need more intel on something called KRYPTOS. Please advise."'' [[spoiler:Guess what the name of R.A.T.S.' leader turns out to be?]]
* InUniverseNickname: Mouse Watch agents are sometimes called "Watchers".
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* LeeroyJenkins: Bernie tends to rush into situations without [[DidntThinkThisThrough thinking things through]]. Fortunately, she's resourceful enough to think her way out of danger, and when that doesn't work her friends come to her rescue.
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* LeeroyJenkins: Bernie tends to rush has a nasty habit of rushing into situations without danger [[DidntThinkThisThrough thinking things through]]. without any plans or preparations]]. Fortunately, she's resourceful enough to think her way out of danger, trouble, and when that doesn't work her friends fellow Watchers come to her rescue.
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* TheMole: When Candroid reveals that a R.A.T.S. agent has [[TheInfiltration infiltrated]] the Mouse Watch, Bernie immediately suspects Jarvis and is not shy about saying so. [[spoiler:She's wrong -- Digit is the traitor.]]
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* TheMole: When Candroid reveals that a R.A.T.S. agent has [[TheInfiltration infiltrated]] the Mouse Watch, Bernie immediately suspects Jarvis and is not shy about saying so.repeatedly accusing him. [[spoiler:She's wrong -- Digit is the traitor.]]
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* NiceMice: The Mouse Watch are a group of brave, heroic mice who spend their lives protecting the world. Bernie, the flawed but sympathetic protagonist, is an example more often than not. [[spoiler:However, Digit the turncoat is an aversion.]]
* NonActionGuy: Jarvis, a {{Nerd}} who doesn't enjoy field work very much, is always trying to convince the rambunctious Bernie to follow orders and not take unnecessary risks. However...
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* NiceMice: The Mouse Watch are a group of brave, heroic mice who spend their lives protecting the world. Bernie, the flawed but sympathetic protagonist, is an example of this trope more often than not. [[spoiler:However, Digit the turncoat is an aversion.]]
* NonActionGuy:Jarvis, Not only is Jarvis a timid {{Nerd}} who doesn't enjoy the risks of field work very much, is work, he's always trying to convince warning the rambunctious impulsive Bernie to follow orders orders, think before acting, and not take unnecessary risks.chances. However...
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* PlotMandatedFriendshipFailure: At one point, Jarvis gets fed up with Bernie's anti-rat bigotry and
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* WeHelpTheHelpless: The "Watchers" do more than fight R.A.T.S. and solve crimes. They save animals (and humans) who are in any kind of danger, and the training video says their duties can include "helping an elderly person cross the street" and "helping build a well for a thirsty village".
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* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Bernie has a HeelRealization when she realizes she was wrong about Jarvis.
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* CoolTrain: The S.W.I.S.S., the Mouse Watch's high-speed underground maglev transport. It takes Bernie and Jarvis from Los Angeles to New York City in ''ten minutes''.
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* CoolTrain: The S.W.I.S.S., the Mouse Watch's high-speed underground high-speed maglev transport. It It's part of an underground subway system that covers the whole world, and it takes Bernie and Jarvis from Los Angeles to New York City in ''ten minutes''.
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* BeingTorturedMakesYouEvil: Dr. Thornpaw was "shaped by pain" due to the horrific experiments he endured, and now all he wants is {{Revenge}} on all humanity.
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* ActionGirl: Bernie, to be sure. The first time we see her, she's using an improvised zip line while having a neighborhood kid film it because she thinks it'll be a way to get Mouse Watch to finally notice her. Alph is another example.
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* ActionGirl: Bernie, to be sure. The first time we see her, she's using an improvised zip line while having a neighborhood kid film it because she thinks it'll be a way to get Mouse Watch to finally notice her. Other example include Alph is another example.and Major Flatpaw.
* BambooTechnology: [[PlayingWithATrope Played with]]. Many mice use castoff devices from the human world, but some Mouse Watch tech is ''more'' advanced than the equivalent human tech. Examples include the goggles, the VirtualReality training system and the S.W.I.S.S. transport.
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* BattleCry: ''"For the Watch!"''
* BeingTorturedMakesYouEvil: Dr. Thornpawsays he was "shaped by pain" due to the horrific experiments he endured, and now all he wants is {{Revenge}} on all humanity.humanity.
* BigApplesauce: Dr. Thornpaw is based in UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity; his headquarters are in the crown of the UsefulNotes/StatueOfLiberty. The climax has Mouse Watch trying to stop him from taking over NYC.
* BigEater: Jarvis might not look like one, but he talks about food and being hungry a ''lot''.
* BiggerBad: [[spoiler:Kryptos]], the mysterious leader of R.A.T.S, who makes a {{Cameo}} at the very end of the book.
* BigGood: Gadget, who created the Mouse Watch and invented most of its tech.
* BeingTorturedMakesYouEvil: Dr. Thornpaw
* BigApplesauce: Dr. Thornpaw is based in UsefulNotes/NewYorkCity; his headquarters are in the crown of the UsefulNotes/StatueOfLiberty. The climax has Mouse Watch trying to stop him from taking over NYC.
* BigEater: Jarvis might not look like one, but he talks about food and being hungry a ''lot''.
* BiggerBad: [[spoiler:Kryptos]], the mysterious leader of R.A.T.S, who makes a {{Cameo}} at the very end of the book.
* BigGood: Gadget, who created the Mouse Watch and invented most of its tech.
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* CoolTrain: The S.W.I.S.S., the Mouse Watch's highly advanced underground maglev transport. It takes Bernie and Jarvis from Los Angeles to New York City in ''ten minutes''.
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* CoolTrain: The S.W.I.S.S., the Mouse Watch's highly advanced high-speed underground maglev transport. It takes Bernie and Jarvis from Los Angeles to New York City in ''ten minutes''.
* DarkAndTroubledPast: As seen elsewhere on this page, Bernie, Jarvis and Dr. Thornpaw all have one of these.
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* FunWithAcronyms: R.A.T.S. ('''R'''ogue '''A'''nimal '''T'''hieves '''S'''ociety) and S.W.I.S.S. ('''S'''ecret '''W'''atcher '''I'''nternational '''S'''ewer '''S'''ystem).
* IHaveYourWife: [[spoiler:Jarvis and his siblings]] only worked for R.A.T.S. because the organization was holding their parents hostage.[[spoiler:..or so they said. In reality, Jarvis' parents had already been killed for refusing to join.]]
* IHaveYourWife: [[spoiler:Jarvis and his siblings]] only worked for R.A.T.S. because the organization was holding their parents hostage.[[spoiler:..or so they said. In reality, Jarvis' parents had already been killed for refusing to join.]]
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* FunWithAcronyms: R.A.T.S. ('''R'''ogue '''A'''nimal '''T'''hieves '''S'''ociety) and S.W.I.S.S. ('''S'''ecret '''W'''atcher '''I'''nternational '''S'''ewer '''S'''ystem).
'''S'''ystem). EEK ('''E'''mergency '''E'''quipment '''K'''rate) combines this trope with XtremeKoolLetterz.
* IHaveYourWife: [[spoiler:Jarvis and his siblings]] only worked for R.A.T.S. because the organization was holding their parents hostage.[[spoiler:..or so they said. [[spoiler:At least, that's what R.A.T.S. told them. In reality, Jarvis' parents had already been killed for refusing to join.]]
* IHaveYourWife: [[spoiler:Jarvis and his siblings]] only worked for R.A.T.S. because the organization was holding their parents hostage.
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* AnimalTesting: According to Dr. Thornpaw, the scientists who experimented on him wanted to learn what effects acid-based cleaning products, chemically bonding lipstick and [[ElectricTorture electric shocks]] would have on his body. The results turned him into a literal and figurative monster.
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* LabcoatOfScienceAndMedicine: Dr. Thornpaw and his acolytes wear them.
* IHaveYourWife: [[spoiler:Jarvis and his siblings]] only worked for R.A.T.S. because the organization was holding their parents hostage.[[spoiler:..or so they said. In reality, Jarvis' parents had already been killed for refusing to join.]]
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* NiceMice: The Mouse Watch are a group of brave, heroic mice who spend their lives protecting the world. Bernie, the flawed but sympathetic protagonist, is an example more often than not. [[spoiler:However, Digit the turncoat is an aversion.]]
* NonActionGuy: Jarvis, a {{Nerd}} who doesn't enjoy field work very much, is always trying to convince the rambunctious Bernie to follow orders and not take unnecessary risks. However...
** CowardlyLion: When Bernie or the other heroes need him, he's always there, and he'll do whatever it takes to save his friends.
* NonActionGuy: Jarvis, a {{Nerd}} who doesn't enjoy field work very much, is always trying to convince the rambunctious Bernie to follow orders and not take unnecessary risks. However...
** CowardlyLion: When Bernie or the other heroes need him, he's always there, and he'll do whatever it takes to save his friends.
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* YouDirtyRat: PlayedStraight, [[AvertedTrope Averted]] and PlayedForDrama. While most R.A.T.S. agents are indeed rats, the organization has members from other species. Also, there are many rats who have either resisted joining the group or done so involuntarily, including [[spoiler:Jarvis and his family]].
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The premise: Bernadette "Bernie" Skampersky is a daring 12-year-old rodent with a dream. Ever since she witnessed the murder of her beloved big brother Brody, she's been trying to join the Mouse Watch, an elite group of high-tech international crimefighters organized by Gadget. When the Watch finally recruits Bernie, she's paired up with another rookie, a nerdy teenage rat named Jarvis Slinktail -- which she has a hard time accepting, because a rat killed Brody, which has made her prejudiced against the entire species. However, Bernie and Jarvis are forced to work together when their training is interrupted by an emergency which leaves the fate of the world in their paws.
More books covering the adventures of Bernie, Jarvis and their teammates are on the way, with the second novel, ''Underwater'', scheduled for release in May 2021.
More books covering the adventures of Bernie, Jarvis and their teammates are on the way, with the second novel, ''Underwater'', scheduled for release in May 2021.
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The premise: Bernadette "Bernie" Skampersky is a daring 12-year-old rodent with a dream. Ever since she witnessed the murder of her beloved big brother Brody, she's been trying to join the Mouse Watch, an elite group of high-tech international crimefighters crimefighters/do-gooders organized by Gadget. When the Watch finally recruits Bernie, she's paired up with another rookie, a nerdy teenage rat named Jarvis Slinktail -- which she has a hard time accepting, because a rat killed Brody, which has made her prejudiced against the entire species. However, Bernie and Jarvis are forced to work together when their training is interrupted by an emergency which leaves the fate of the world in their paws.
More bookscovering chronicling the adventures of Bernie, Jarvis and their teammates are on the way, with the second novel, ''Underwater'', scheduled for release in May 2021.
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* ActionGirl: Bernie, to be sure. The first time we see her, she's using an improvised zip line while having a neighborhood kid film it because
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* ActionGirl: Bernie, to be sure. The first time we see her, she's using an improvised zip line while having a neighborhood kid film it because she thinks it'll be a way to get Mouse Watch to finally notice her. Alph is another example.
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* BeingTorturedMakesYouEvil: Dr. Thornpaw says he was "shaped by pain" due to the horrific experiments he endured, and now all he wants is {{Revenge}} on all humanity.
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* LeeroyJenkins: Bernie tends to rush into situations without [[DidntThinkThisThrough thinking things through]]. Fortunately, she's resourceful enough to think her way out of danger, and when that doesn't work her friends come to her rescue.
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* WeCanRuleTogether: Dr. Thornpaw invites Bernie to become one of his minions, noting that their resentments and mistrust of others make them NotSoDifferent. Although she refuses the offer, Bernie is [[YourApprovalFillsMeWithShame ashamed]] when she admits to herself that [[JerkassHasAPoint he has a point]].
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''The Mouse Watch'' is the first in a series of young adult novels written and illustrated by J.J Gilbert (the PenName of children's author and storyboard artist Jason Lethcoe) and published by Creator/{{Disney}} Hyperion Books. The concept is a SpinOff of ''WesternAnimation/ChipNDaleRescueRangers'', with BreakoutCharacter Gadget Hackwrench as part of the supporting cast.
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''The Mouse Watch'' is the first in a series of young adult novels written and illustrated by J.J J. Gilbert (the PenName of children's author and storyboard artist Jason Lethcoe) and published by Creator/{{Disney}} Hyperion Books. The concept is a SpinOff of ''WesternAnimation/ChipNDaleRescueRangers'', with BreakoutCharacter Gadget Hackwrench as part of the supporting cast.
* ActionGirl: Bernie, to be sure. The first time we see her, she's using an improvised zip line while having a neighborhood kid film it because
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* ChildSoldiers: It's never brought up, but the Mouse Watch has no problem accepting 12-year-olds like Bernie and teenagers like Jarvis into its ranks.
* PintsizedPowerhouse: Due to being sickly as a child, Bernie is small for her age, and she's pretty sensitive about it.
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* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mouse_watch_bernie_skampersky_blue_hair.jpg This color pic]] of Bernie reveals that she does indeed have blue hair.
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* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Bernie dyes her hair electric blue. See it in [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mouse_watch_bernie_skampersky_blue_hair.jpg This this color pic]] of Bernie reveals that she does indeed have blue hair.pic]].
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* ChildSoldiers: It's
* {{Cyborg}}: Dr. Thornpaw, who has had one eye, one arm and both legs replaced with mechanical parts.
* MorallyAmbiguousDoctorate: Dr. Thornpaw, though it's unclear who (if anyone) gave him his title.
* NeverSayDie: AvertedTrope. Words like "die" and "kill" are used in the book.
* RobotBuddy: The Candroid, a mouse-shaped android that helps the Mouse Watch. Gadget gave it that name because "it 'can' answer almost anything you ask it."
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* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: This color pic of Bernie reveals that she does indeed have blue hair.
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* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mouse_watch_bernie_skampersky_blue_hair.jpg This color pic pic]] of Bernie reveals that she does indeed have blue hair.
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At least two more books covering the further adventures of Bernie and Jarvis are on the way, with the second novel, ''Underwater'', scheduled for release in May 2021.
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* BarefootCartoonAnimal: The default for the mouse and rat characters, whose outfits don't include shoes.
* CoolOldLady: Gadget has evolved into the UsefulNotes/SteveJobs or Elon Musk of mice. And while it's unclear how old she's supposed to be here, when we finally see her she's wearing bifocals.
* FantasticRacism: Bernie struggles with her fear and hatred of rats, alternating between being suspicious of Jarvis and starting to like him in spite of herself.
* LudicrousPrecision: One of Candroid's specialties.
-->'''Bernie:''' How many R.A.T.S. operatives are there in the world?\\
'''Candroid:''' One million three hundred thousand four hundred and six. [[WhamLine Not including the one currently on the premises.]]
* TheMole: When Candroid reveals that a R.A.T.S. agent has [[TheInfiltration infiltrated]] the Mouse Watch, Bernie immediately suspects Jarvis and is not shy about saying so. [[spoiler:She's wrong -- Digit is the traitor.]]
* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Bernie has a HeelRealization when she realizes she was wrong about Jarvis.
* PoliticallyIncorrectHero: As noted, Bernie starts with a negative attitude toward rats, although she gets over it when she learns that [[spoiler:Jarvis has been a good guy all along and Digit is the real double agent]].
* TeethClenchedTeamwork: Bernie's attitude toward Jarvis until they finally become friends.
* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: This color pic of Bernie reveals that she does indeed have blue hair.
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''The Mouse Watch'' is a young adult novel series written and illustrated by J.J Gilbert (the PenName of children's author and storyboard artist Jason Lethcoe) and published by Creator/{{Disney}} Hyperion Books. The concept is a SpinOff of ''WesternAnimation/ChipNDaleRescueRangers''. The first book has been published, and more are on the way.
The premise: Bernadette "Bernie" Skampersky is a 12-year-old rodent with a dream. Ever since she witnessed the death of her beloved big brother Brody, she's been trying to join the Mouse Watch, an elite group of crimefighters organized by former Rescue Ranger Gadget Hackwrench.
The premise: Bernadette "Bernie" Skampersky is a 12-year-old rodent with a dream. Ever since she witnessed the death of her beloved big brother Brody, she's been trying to join the Mouse Watch, an elite group of crimefighters organized by former Rescue Ranger Gadget Hackwrench.
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''The Mouse Watch'' is the first in a series of young adult novel series novels written and illustrated by J.J Gilbert (the PenName of children's author and storyboard artist Jason Lethcoe) and published by Creator/{{Disney}} Hyperion Books. The concept is a SpinOff of ''WesternAnimation/ChipNDaleRescueRangers''. The first book has been published, and more are on ''WesternAnimation/ChipNDaleRescueRangers'', with BreakoutCharacter Gadget Hackwrench as part of the way.
supporting cast.
The premise: Bernadette "Bernie" Skampersky is a daring 12-year-old rodent with a dream. Ever since she witnessed thedeath murder of her beloved big brother Brody, she's been trying to join the Mouse Watch, an elite group of high-tech international crimefighters organized by former Rescue Ranger Gadget Hackwrench.Gadget. When the Watch finally recruits Bernie, she's paired up with another rookie, a nerdy teenage rat named Jarvis Slinktail -- which she has a hard time accepting, because a rat killed Brody, which has made her prejudiced against the entire species. However, Bernie and Jarvis are forced to work together when their training is interrupted by an emergency which leaves the fate of the world in their paws.
At least two more books covering the further adventures of Bernie and Jarvis are on the way, with the second novel, ''Underwater'', scheduled for release in May 2021.
!!''"For the Tropes!"'':
The premise: Bernadette "Bernie" Skampersky is a daring 12-year-old rodent with a dream. Ever since she witnessed the
At least two more books covering the further adventures of Bernie and Jarvis are on the way, with the second novel, ''Underwater'', scheduled for release in May 2021.
!!''"For the Tropes!"'':
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[[caption-width-right:350:''"It's basically like the UsefulNotes/MI6 of mice!"'']]
->''"Every part of a watch is important, from the smallest gear on up. For without each part working together, keeping time is impossible. We never sleep. We never fail. We are there for all who call upon us in their time of need. We are the MOUSE WATCH!"''
-->--'''The heroes' BadassCreed'''
''The Mouse Watch'' is a young adult novel series written and illustrated by J.J Gilbert (the PenName of children's author and storyboard artist Jason Lethcoe) and published by Creator/{{Disney}} Hyperion Books. The concept is a SpinOff of ''WesternAnimation/ChipNDaleRescueRangers''. The first book has been published, and more are on the way.
The premise: Bernadette "Bernie" Skampersky is a 12-year-old rodent with a dream. Ever since she witnessed the death of her beloved big brother Brody, she's been trying to join the Mouse Watch, an elite group of crimefighters organized by former Rescue Ranger Gadget Hackwrench.
[[caption-width-right:350:''"It's basically like the UsefulNotes/MI6 of mice!"'']]
->''"Every part of a watch is important, from the smallest gear on up. For without each part working together, keeping time is impossible. We never sleep. We never fail. We are there for all who call upon us in their time of need. We are the MOUSE WATCH!"''
-->--'''The heroes' BadassCreed'''
''The Mouse Watch'' is a young adult novel series written and illustrated by J.J Gilbert (the PenName of children's author and storyboard artist Jason Lethcoe) and published by Creator/{{Disney}} Hyperion Books. The concept is a SpinOff of ''WesternAnimation/ChipNDaleRescueRangers''. The first book has been published, and more are on the way.
The premise: Bernadette "Bernie" Skampersky is a 12-year-old rodent with a dream. Ever since she witnessed the death of her beloved big brother Brody, she's been trying to join the Mouse Watch, an elite group of crimefighters organized by former Rescue Ranger Gadget Hackwrench.
