by Carol Roth
First published 1976
Mr. Mugs faces a big change when his family moves him from solid ground to life high in the clouds. The little dog must learn the rules of airplane living as a jet pet. Everything feels different up here. The floors vibrate. Strange sounds echo through the cabin. Other passengers come and go at every stop. Mr. Mugs discovers that being a jet pet means making friends with flight attendants, learning to stay calm during takeoffs, and finding cozy spots to nap between destinations. Each flight brings new challenges as he figures out how to be a good traveler. The busy airport terminals confuse him at first, but Mr. Mugs slowly gains confidence in this airborne world. His adventures teach him that home is not about staying in one place, but about adapting to wherever life takes you.
Genres: fiction, animals, family-life, adventure, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, heartwarming, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Airplane, Airport
Paperback · Ginn and Company Ltd.