Mckenna shoots for the stars add to watchlist an inspiring and heartwarming story for the entire family about an all star gymnast who appears to have everything going in her favor when her life literally takes a tumble. Lindsay mckenna has 255 books on goodreads with 92750 ratings. Then after an injury, mckenna needs to learn to believe in herself. Published 2012 author mary casanova illustrator brian hailes isbn. Mckenna shoots for the stars is a 2012 american familydrama film starring actress jade pettyjohn, ysa penarejo, cathy rigby, nia vardalos. Shooting for the stars is a 2012 american familydrama film starring actress jade pettyjohn, ysa penarejo, cathy rigby, nia vardalos, and ian ziering. I love the imagination that mary casanova puts into the book. Her whole life is about gymnastics at this point, causing her to fall behind in school.
American girl is a line of books, movies, dolls, and accessories based on preteen girl characters from various periods of history including the 21st century. American girl always puts out high quality content and mckenna shoots for the stars is no exception. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. American girl of the year mckenna play at american girl. She has credited with more than 145 titles to her name and has gone on to sell more than 23 million printed copies of her books in as many as 33 countries all over the world. Based on its 2012 girl of the year doll, mckenna is the story of mckenna brooks, a young gymnast with dreams of becoming a competitive gymnast. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 mckenna shoots for.
This dvd features mckenna brooks whos on track in gymnastics but off track in school. Mckenna shoots for the stars helps girls learn to believe not only in their family and friends but also themselves. My favourite part of the book was when mckenna and josie were at the waterfall together. If you have anymore questions, feel free to message me or comment. Mckenna shoots for the stars available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable. The book mckenna by mary casanova is about a young gymnast who is in the fourth grade. Lindsay mckenna is the pen name used by award winning and well known author eileen nauman for writing her romance and suspense novels. As with all the american girl movies, the production is bright, colorful, and upbeat, with plenty of tender moments between mckenna and her friends and family. Mckenna has always excelled at school and in gymnastics, but now that shes entering fourth grade, school suddenly feels hard to her. Mckenna shoots for the stars is a movie retelling the stories of mckenna brooks. Mckenna loves gymnastics, she is working towards making the competitive team.
Books by ebony mckenna author of the summer of shambles. Mckenna shoots for the stars with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. The film is also the second in the series to feature a. The film is also the second in the series to feature a girl of the year character. See more ideas about mckenna, american girl, american girl mckenna. It was included with the doll when she was available for purchase. Lindsay mckenna is the pseudonym of award winning author, eileen nauman. Coach isabelle tells mckenna that the move she was doing is way too advanced.
Published 2012 author mary casanova illustrator brian hailes isbn 1593699948 next in series mckenna, ready to fly. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Simon and schuster, warner, avon and berkley, harlequinsilhouette. I got to watch this with jade pettyjohn mckenna brooks her self i am her cousin and we are like best friends to bad i couldnt be in. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 starring jade pettyjohn and kerris dorsey on dvd and bluray. Mckenna shoots for the stars dvd, for sale online ebay the beginning starts in shooting star gym.
It teaches you lessons about believing in yourself and that with friendship and confidence anything is possible, even if it comes from a fictional story. Mckenna shoots for the stars kerris dorsey and cathy rigby overview 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. Mckenna shoots for the stars a promising young gymnast finds her highflying goals getting in the way of her studies, and attempts to raise. The complete series list for mccloud shannon mckenna. Mckenna shoots for the stars dvd girl of the year american girl.
Mckenna shoots for the stars bluray sticks the landing. Mckenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team, but off track in school, where shes suddenly struggling to keep up. After mckenna suffers an injury that causes her to worry about her place on the shooting star competitive gymnastics team, she tries to help her tutor, josie, overcome her fear of horseback riding, but as mckenna and josie become closer friends, one of mckennas teammates gets jealous of their close friendship. Mckenna brooks is practicing her backhand spring on the beam. With jade pettyjohn, kerris dorsey, nia vardalos, ian ziering. Dawn lee mckenna has 22 books on goodreads with 77953 ratings. This transparent stars background doll, american girl, american girl gabriela, american girl truly me, american girl girl of the year, mckenna brooks, american girl mckenna shoots for the stars, girl, clothing, woman, your best american girl, idea png image is uploaded by vjyrpjwu for personal projects or designs. When mckenna brooks jade pettyjohn is up on the balance beam, theres nothing she cant do. Overview a modern and heartwarming original story about a young girl whose dream to compete as a world class gymnast is jeopardized when she begins to have trouble in school, an american girl. Also stars nia vardalos, ian ziering, and cathy rigby. When her teacher suggests a tutor, shes embarrassed and desperate to keep it a secret from her friends.
I hope you enjoyed this video i hope you go get yourself a copy too. The setup a young gymnast jade pettyjohn struggles with her school grades as she prepares for a regional meet. Coach isabelle tells mckenna that the move she was doing is too advanced. As mckenna is feeling down, her best friend toulane thomas comes over and tells. Meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew, modernday adventure. Shannon mckenna has 29 books on goodreads with 78902 ratings. She comes from a navy family and her father served in wwii.
Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of an american girl. The story comes to life onscreen as she learns to use. Meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this modernday adventure. Mckenna by mary casanova meet your next favorite book. This film is based on the mckenna books in the american girl series written by mary casanova. An american girl mckenna shoots for the stars home. Mckenna shoots for the stars was released on july 3, 2012. Mckenna shoots for the stars will air on nbc saturday, july 14, 2012 at 87c. Mckenna shoots for the stars american girl wiki fandom. See more ideas about american girl, american girl mckenna and stars. Several of the characters from the american girl books have since had their stories adapted into films, the majority of them released as directtodvd or television films, with the exception of kit kittredge. 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.
Additionally, she was an emt is arizona for many years. Mckenna is practicing her backhand spring on the beam. Watch the trailer for our 2012 girl of the year movie, mckenna shoots for the stars. Meet mckenna brookstm, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew modernday adventure. Mckenna shoots for the stars released in pal territories as american girl. 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. Minor characters in mckenna s stories mckenna brooks chapter by. Mckenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team, but off track in school.
Paperback book by mary casanova 1593699956 9781593699956. She has also been a volunteer firefighter, pioneering women as firefighters. The movie is based on the american girl doll book series, mckenna, by mary casanova. You can watch a trailer below or see it on the american girl website. Mckenna shoots for the stars cast, info, trivia famous. When mckennas teacher suggests she get a reading tutor, shes horrified until she gets to know her tutor, josie, who is superconfident and who also happens to. The top gun of womens military fiction, linsday mckenna has had 145 books published under the mckenna name since 1981, most dealing with military or mercenary subjects, for several publishers. The film is also the second in the series to feature a girl of the. Books by shannon mckenna author of behind closed doors. Books by lindsay mckenna author of wind river wrangler. Mckenna shoots for the stars youtube meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew, modernday adventure.
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