A Women's Place in Science

What is the mood of this children's book page?

Read the story below, then choose which word best describes the mood of the story.

Flight 782, a shiny silver jet, was excited for its first journey across the sky. With a roar of its engines, it lifted off the runway, soaring through the clouds with confidence. Passengers laughed and relaxed inside, trusting the plane’s steady wings to carry them safely. When it landed smoothly in Tokyo, cheers filled the cabin, and Flight 782 felt proud—it had successfully completed its mission and become a hero of the skies.

What is a more descriptive word for the mood of this story than "happy?"

Flight 782, a shiny silver jet, was excited for its first journey across the sky. With a roar of its engines, it lifted off the runway, soaring through the clouds with confidence. Passengers laughed and relaxed inside, trusting the plane’s steady wings to carry them safely. When it landed smoothly in Tokyo, cheers filled the cabin, and Flight 782 felt proud—it had successfully completed its mission and become a hero of the skies.