An american girl mckenna shoots for the stars home. To improve this article, please refer to the guidelines. The actress has managed to balance her acting and school work while exploring her other talents. Then after an injury, mckenna needs to learn to believe in herself. Mckenna shoots for the stars is a 2012 american familydrama film starring actress jade pettyjohn, ysa penarejo, cathy rigby, nia vardalos. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Mckenna shoots for the stars cast, info, trivia famous. I am just going to say that i havent read the books how unlike me. Mckenna shoots for the stars meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew, modernday adventure. American girl always puts out high quality content and mckenna shoots for the stars is no exception. Main entry to enter, please tell me about your daughters favorite american girl. To celebrate and party with us we have one an american girl. American girl of the year mckenna play at american girl.
The books indicate that mckenna is a level 4 gymnast, but the movie would have you believe the girls are already optionals level 7 or better based on the skills they show in the routines. Mckenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team, but off track in school, where shes suddenly struggling to keep up. Not nearly as good as previous american girl films, because without a historical context to divert the writers and. The film did so well and even launched a mckenna doll that is still the highestselling annual doll of the year. Mckenna shoots for the stars dvd, for sale online ebay the beginning starts in shooting star gym. To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. The story comes to life onscreen as she learns to use her strengths to turn challenges into triumphs. To access the digital copy, redeem the code included in your product packaging before the expiration date. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical task forces. Mckenna shoots for the stars american girl mckenna comes to life in this modernday adventure about a determined gymnast who must focus on her strengths to overcome challenges and find a way to believe in herself again. Mckenna brooks, the girl of the year 2012, has a movie named mckenna shoots for the stars released july 3, 2012.
Mckenna shoots for the stars is a movie retelling the stories of mckenna brooks. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 starring jade pettyjohn and kerris dorsey on dvd and bluray. When her teacher suggests a tutor, shes embarrassed and desperate to keep it a secret from her friends. This article is within the scope of wikiproject film. An american girl on the homefront has all the joy, excitement and youarethere history of the bestselling books about molly mcintire. Mckenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team.
The film is also the second in the series to feature a girl of the. By the time she graduated high school, as valedictorian, she worked on various award winning television series such as united states of tara, starred as mckenna in american. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 soundtracks on imdb. Be assured well do our very best to take care of you, but from time to time, we will not accommodate a return. She is skilled in gymnastics but struggles with her schoolwork, specifically reading comprehension. It was included with the doll when she was available for purchase.
Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 full movie youtube. The movie is based on the american girl doll book series, mckenna, by mary casanova. Mckenna shoots for the stars is a 2012 american familydrama film starring actress jade pettyjohn, ysa penarejo, cathy rigby, nia vardalos, and ian ziering. Mckenna is a tenyearold girl in fourth grade who lives on queen anne hill in seattle, washington. She sat out in the vehicle which was not running in 6 degree weather til the end of the movie she enjoyed it that much no amount of coxing would get her to come in til. Meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew, modernday adventure. Mckenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team, but off track in school, where. This film is based on the mckenna books in the american girl series written by mary casanova.
Is it ok for kids to read books outside their reading levels. Mckenna shoots for the stars, motherhood, acting and balance. Jade pettyjohn is a 19yearold girl who made her breakthrough in the film industry through the movie an american girl. Mckenna shoots for the stars available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but. A talented young gymnast turns trials into triumphs in the inspiring new featurelength movie, an american girl. American girl mckenna performs an incredible gymnastics routine in an american girl.
Explore our selection of american girl contemporary fiction, featuring stories about her favorite american girl contemporary characters. Mckenna shoots for the stars dvd girl of the year american girl. The books indicate that mckenna is a level 4 gymnast, but the movie would. Wow, it took me forever but i finally was able to watch the mckenna shoots for the stars movie. The movie, starring jade pettyjohn as mckenna, started filming in july 2011 and aired on nbc july 14, 2012. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2 is a 2012 american familydrama film starring actress jade pettyjohn,3 ysa penarejo,4 cathy rigby,5 nia vardalos,6 and ian ziering. Coach isabelle tells mckenna that the move she was doing is way too advanced. Mckenna brooks is practicing her backhand spring on the beam.
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Brooke olivias biological mom previously married to nico now dating caleb a local artist we recently had the opportunity to chat with the talented and charming nia vardalos about her latest film, an american girl. A promising young gymnast finds her highflying goals getting in the way of her studies, and attempts to raise her grades with. American girl mckenna comes to life in this modernday adventure about a determined gymnast who must focus on her strengths to overcome challenges and find a way to believe in herself again. Mckenna shoots for the stars american girl wiki fandom. Published 2012 author mary casanova illustrator brian hailes isbn 1593699956 previous in series mckenna mckenna, ready to fly.
The setting is very vivid and the illustrations are nicei wish there were more of them. Mckenna brooks is a determined and confident young. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 soundtracks imdb. The purchase of this dvd or bluray disc comes with rights to access a complimentary digital version from the production company. Mckenna shoots for the stars a promising young gymnast finds her highflying goals getting in the way of her studies, and attempts to raise her grades with the help of a tutor while recovering from an injury in this inspirational story for the entire family. The world is at war, and she misses her father who is overseas caring for wounded soldiers. Published 2012 author mary casanova illustrator brian hailes isbn 1593699948 next in series mckenna, ready to fly. Mckenna shoots for the stars bluray combo pack to give away.
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