Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 soundtracks imdb. The film is also the second in the series to feature a girl of the year character, the first being chrissa stands strong, and is the sixth film in the american girl series overall. When her teacher suggests a tutor, shes embarrassed and desperate to keep it a secret from her friends. Mckenna shoots for the stars was released on july 3rd, just before the 4th of july. Meet mckenna brookstm, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew modernday adventure. Mckenna shoots for the stars starring jade pettyjohn and kerris dorsey on dvd and bluray. Mckenna shoots for the stars helps girls learn to believe not only in their family and friends but also themselves. Mckenna shoots for the stars dvd girl of the year american girl. Mckenna shoots for the stars american girl wiki fandom. Main entry to enter, please tell me about your daughters favorite american girl. I was really really disappointed in toulanes personality, though. As mckenna is feeling down, her best friend toulane thomas comes over and tells. Mckenna shoots for the stars dvd, for sale online ebay the beginning starts in shooting star gym. Mckenna shoots for the stars movie trailer youtube.
This film is based on the mckenna books in the american girl series written by. Coach isabelle tells mckenna that the move she was doing is way too advanced. Mckenna shoots for the stars jade pettyjohn as mckenna brooks. Mckenna, ready to fly american girl and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. You can watch a trailer below or see it on the american girl website. I sent my boys away to my parents house and had brielle invite several little. When mckenna brooks jade pettyjohn is up on the balance beam. Mckenna shoots for the stars is a surprisingly sweet and empowering tale, particularly for young girls regardless of whether they have an american girl doll or not. Jade pettyjohn jade pettyjohn gifs mckenna shoots for the stars girl gifs my gifs blonde hair blonde hair girl blue eyes actor. The dismal, florida suspense series by dawn lee mckenna 4. Mckenna shoots for the stars dvd central rappahannock. Published 2012 author mary casanova illustrator brian hailes isbn 1593699948 next in series mckenna, ready to fly. Mckenna shoots for the stars with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at.
Mckenna shoots for the stars is definitely not made in the pixar mindset, where its understood that theres probably going to be an adult in the room, and they would like to be entertained as well or at least not be driven into misery. American girl mckenna comes to life in this modern rent an 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. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. But just as mckenna begins to shine in school, shes sidelined with a gymnastics injuryand her confidence unravels. Mckenna brooks is practicing her backhand spring on the beam. Mckenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team, but off track in school, where shes suddenly struggling to keep up. About a week and a half ago, i was able to have a very fun little girls party centered around the new dvd, an american girl.
If you like mckenna shoots for the stars you are looking for touching, humorous and sentimental movies about with athletes life, teenage life, youth, ambition, school, best friends and teachers and students themes of drama, family and sport genre shot in usa or canada. With jade pettyjohn, kerris dorsey, nia vardalos, ian ziering. Mckenna shoots for the stars helps girls learn to believe not. American girl mckenna doll and book doll of the year out of 5. Criticizing mckenna shoots for the stars is kind of like criticizing a junior high play.
Mckenna shoots for the stars cast, info, trivia famous. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 starring jade pettyjohn and kerris dorsey on dvd and bluray. When mckenna brooks jade pettyjohn is up on the balance beam, theres nothing she cant do. 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 shoots for the stars 2012 soundtracks on imdb.
They probably had the more difficult skills for cinematic value, but its not accurate. 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. Mckenna shoots for the stars a promising young gymnast finds her highflying goals getting in the way of her studies, and attempts to raise. My favourite part of the book was when mckenna and josie were at the waterfall together. Mckenna shoots for the stars is a movie retelling the stories of mckenna brooks.
I think its good that they have a girl with a set dream, showing girls that its okay to dream big as long as you keep working towards it. Black and white the dismal, florida suspense series book 1 book 1 of 2. He was noted for his knowledge of the use of psychedelic, plantbased entheogens, and subjects ranging from shamanism, the theoretical origins of human consciousness, and his concept of novelty theory. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of an american girl. Mckennatm is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team but offtrack in. The book mckenna by mary casanova is about a young gymnast who is in the fourth grade. Jade is 11, and has already gueststarred in some popular tv shows which include the united states of tara, the mentalist, and criminal minds. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 full movie youtube.
Mckenna shoots for the stars mckenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team, but off track in school, where shes suddenly struggling to keep up. Mckenna shoots for the stars actress jade pettyjohn. Every granddaughter will love mckenna shoots for the stars. It was included with the doll when she was available for purchase. Join facebook to connect with ann mckenna and others you may know. Mckenna shoots for the stars is a new, directtodvd, universal studios home entertainment film. The film is also the second in the series to feature a. Terence kemp mckenna was a writer, philosopher, psychonaut and ethnobotanist. 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 shoots for the stars 2012 mckenna shoots for. Meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this modernday adventure. 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.
Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 mckenna shoots for the. Mckenna shoots for the stars will air on nbc saturday, july 14, 2012 at 87c. Shooting for the stars is a 2012 american familydrama film starring actress jade pettyjohn, ysa penarejo, cathy rigby, nia vardalos, and ian ziering. Mckenna shoots for the stars starring jade pettyjohn and. Mckenna loves gymnastics, she is working towards making the competitive team. American girl mckenna comes to life in this modernday adventure about a determined gymnast who must focus on her strengths to overcome challenges and. Meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew, modernday adventure. Jade pettyjohn as mckenna brooks in an american girl. Mckenna shoots for the stars released in pal territories as.
Mckenna shoots for the stars is not nearly as good as previous american girl films, because without a historical context to divert the writers and director, all thats left is to focus on cheesy feelgood warmth and a formulaic plot. Mckenna is horrified until she meets her tutor, josie, a superconfident girl who also happens to be in a wheelchair. 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. Best movies like mckenna shoots for the stars bestsimilar. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 this is a great movie for the family and kids, good. She starts to read the science book, but doesnt understand it and quits. 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. Although mckennas story provides many inspiring lessons. 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 2012 plot summary imdb. An american girl mckenna shoots for the stars home. Her whole life is about gymnastics at this point, causing her to fall behind in school.
Mckenna tm is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team but offtrack in. This film is based on the mckenna books in the american girl series written by mary casanova. Image result for mckenna american girl doll the book. Mckenna shoots for the stars own it on digital movies anywhere lets you seamlessly store your favorite movies in one place so you can watch them when and where you want. Mckenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team, but off track in school, where. Mckenna shoots for the stars youtube meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew, modernday adventure. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. 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.
So, mckenna is a diehard gymnast, whos big dream is to compete in the olympics. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. 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. An american girl mckenna shoots for the stars facebook. Mckenna shoots for the stars bluray combo pack to give away. Although mckennas story provides many inspiring lessons, the movie isnt overly preachy or maudlin.
The books indicate that mckenna is a level 4 gymnast, but the movie would have you believe the girls are. The first shots of nras national rifle and pistol championships at camp perry were fired back in 1907. The still waters suspense series by dawn lee mckenna and axel blackwell 4. The highlight of our trip to san jose for the mens and womens gymastics trials was getting to sit down and have a chat with an american girl. American girl of the year mckenna play at american girl. When mckenna s 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. Mckenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team. Then after an injury, mckenna needs to learn to believe in herself. Dead and gone the still waters suspense series book 3 book 3 of 3. Nia vardalos, cathy rigby, ian ziering, jade pettyjohn, kerris dorsey, vince marcello, debra martin chase. This dvd features mckenna brooks whos on track in gymnastics but off track in school. The new doll and film were a perfect tiein for the mens and womens olympic gymnastics trials, which took place june 28july 1st in san jose, california. We were given a wonderful opportunity to host a party for the release, much to the excitement of a few little girls. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone.
Mary casanova books for young readers mckenna and mckenna. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 kelsie loved this move. I really like this movie because its a story about friendship and working hard to achieve your dreams. Our exclusive interview with mckenna shoots for the 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. Mckenna shoots for the stars released in pal territories as american girl. A talented young gymnast turns trials into triumphs in the inspiring new featurelength movie, an american girl. I love the imagination that mary casanova puts into the book. To celebrate and party with us we have one an american girl. Franziska linke thank you for listening about the main character name.
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