Throughout her story, mckenna learns valuable lessons about what it takes to overcome unexpected hurdles, whether theyre physical. American girl of the year mckenna play at american girl. Mckenna shoots for the stars is a new, directtodvd, universal studios home entertainment film. Nineyearold mckenna brooks is on track to make the regional competitive team in gymnastics but off track in school, where shes struggling to keep up. But when 4th grade starts, mckenna begins falling behind in school, her grades slip, and she must accept tutoring from 12 year old josie, a kind 6th grader in a wheelchair. When she starts struggling in school, she gets tutoring from her friend josie. Mckenna shoots for the stars youtube meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew, modernday adventure. Pages in category gymnastics films the following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total.
Mckenna shoots for the stars tvg drama, kids, family movie 2012 a talented young girl rises to meet new challenges in her lifein gymnastics, in school, and at home with her family. Mckennatm is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team but offtrack in. Mckenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team, but off track in school, where shes suddenly struggling to keep up. Then she has an accident at the gym, which sidetracks her from gymnastics. Mckenna brooks is the tenth girl of the year released by american girl. A talented young gymnast turns trials into triumphs in the inspiring new feature length movie, an american girl. 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. Meet mckenna brooksa, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew modernday adventure. See our 18 inch dolls clothing and all their cute dolly accessories. We recently chatted with the magnificent makenna merrellgiles, a utah senior known for her dynamic floor routines and awesome allaround abilities. Mckenna dolly dorm diaries american girl doll house.
I think the book mckenna, ready to fly is a good book for anyone. Starz delivers exclusive original series and the best hollywood hits. The film revolves around the life of mckenna brooks, as she struggles to balance her time at school and in her career as a gymnast. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 stream and watch online a young girl jade pettyjohn struggles to maintain her school grades while competing as a gymnast. Jul 04, 2012 saw this on dvd tonight it just came out on the 3rd and will air on nbc on july 14th i think with gymmie, we got it at walmart. Pb is excited she loves the mckenna game on my iphone. When mckenna has to get a tutor, shes embarrassedand desperate to keep her tutoring a secret. 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. Now that theres a trailer for mckennas movie, therell be even more mckenna talk in my house. Mckenna needs to focus on her strengths to overcome her challengesand, with the help of family and friends, find a way to believe in herself again.
She is skilled in gymnastics but struggles with her schoolwork, specifically reading comprehension. Mckenna is a girl who loves gymnastics but has fallen behind in school, so she has to get a tutor to help her catch up on her 4thgrade reading skills. Parents need to know that this american girl movie, mckenna shoots for the stars, is based on the doll companys girl of the year and offers girls and boys several positive messages about family, friendship, and the importance of getting help when you need it. Mckenna shoots for the stars will air on nbc saturday, july 14, 2012 at 87c. 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.
Chrissa 2009 girl of the year play at american girl. Directed by 1 writing credits 3 cast 19 produced by 7 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 production design by 1 set decoration by 1 costume design by 1 makeup department 6. Inspired by the beloved american girl line of dolls and featuring the celebrated 2012 girl of the year, the film stars oscar nominee nia vardalos, jade pettyjohn as mckenna, ian ziering. I really like this movie because its a story about friendship and working hard to achieve your dreams. Best gymnastics movies movie and tv recommendations. Mckenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team, but off track in school, where. American girl mckenna comes to life in this modernday adventure about a determined gymnast. This is a list of all the items that were available for mckenna brooks. Meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this modernday adventure. Mar 28, 2017 gymnastics movies on netflix this is a list of gymnastics movies you can watch on netflix including documentaries, animated films, true stories, and other films that will inspire confidence and courage in your young gymnast. She is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team, but offtrack in school where.
Mckenna brooks, the 9yearold protagonist of the movie who has a passion for gymnastics. We have the doll with the bar set and beam we got it right when it came out for her birthday in january and she just got the 2nd book at target i think shes finished it. Starring nia vardalos my big fat greek wedding, ian ziering tvs beverly hills, 90210, and gymnastics champion cathy rigby, this heartwarming story will have the whole family cheering. At the dehli 2010 commonwealth games charlotte competed for northern ireland, in the last few months she applied to the fig and was granted permission to compete for the republic of ireland. Mckenna brooks is a determined and confident young gymnast in this allnew modernday adventure. American girl mckenna comes to life in this modernday adventure about a determined gymnast who must.
See more ideas about mckenna, american girl, american girl mckenna. Visit our 18 inch doll american girl dolls living in their doll house. Now that theres a trailer for mckennas movie, therell be even more mckenna talk in my house i dont mind because i love the messages sent throughout her story being strong, focusing on our own strengths, being a good friend. Mckenna is a tenyearold girl in fourth grade who lives on queen anne hill in seattle, washington. Heres a few great gymnastics films we found for you and your gym besties to watch. When she gets a cast on her leg she is sacred that she. We found a few great inspirational movies that are sure to get you and your gym besties ready to do your best in the gym. American girl mckenna performs an incredible gymnastics routine in an. Her tutor, josie, is handicapped, but she is super smart and becomes one of mckennas most loyal and best friends. Toulane thomas, mckenna s best friend who even though she does gymnastics, doesnt enjoy it. Weve had mckenna brooks for several months now, and my daughter is still head over heels gymnastics reference intentional for her. Mckenna shoots for the stars is a 2012 american familydrama film starring actress jade pettyjohn, ysa penarejo, cathy rigby, nia vardalos. Meet mckenna brookstm, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew modernday adventure.
Her tutor, josie, is handicapped, but she is super smart and becomes one of mckenna s most loyal and best friends. The books indicate that mckenna is a level 4 gymnast, but the movie would. 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. When she gets a cast on her leg she is sacred that she will never be able to do gymnastics anymore. Read their doll diaries and see american girl doll pictures. A young girl jade pettyjohn struggles to maintain her school grades while competing as a gymnast. An american girl mckenna shoots for the stars home facebook. There are montages of gymnastics, studying, friendmaking, horseback riding, more gymnastics this time rhythmic, sulking, and testtaking. We have some movie suggestions that are gymnastics and sportsfocused. They probably had the more difficult skills for cinematic value, but its not accurate.
When her teacher suggests a tutor, shes embarrassed and desperate to keep it a secret from her friends. As mckenna was a girl of the year, she and her items were only available from january 2012 to december 2012 and then retired. Kathryn white was jades gymnast double ysa penarejo. Cathy rigby, this heartwarming story will have the whole family cheering. Rigby, this heartwarming story will have the whole family cheering. As you may have guessed, yes, mckenna shoots for the stars has approximately more screen time devoted to montages than it does to normal filming of conversations and stuff. 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. My daughter loves gymnastics and american girl dolls, so whats not to like about a mckenna movie. Dreams are worth the challenge in new dvd american girl.
Mary casanova books for young readers mckenna and mckenna. Watch full movie mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 online free. Mckenna brooks doll reveal january 1st 2012 at the american girl place. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 a young girl jade pettyjohn struggles to maintain her school grades while competing as a gymnast. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 full movie duration. The film is about the life of mckenna brooks, as she struggles to balance her time at school and in her career as a gymnast. Mckenna tm is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team but offtrack in. Ariana works towards a place on the ucla gymnastics team. The book is about a girl named mckenna a 4th grader who loves gymnastics, but when one day she brakes her leg from doing a flip at a competition. Meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew, modernday adventure. Mckennaa is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team but offtrack in school, where shes suddenly struggling to keep up. Touched on a lot of things competitive gymnasts go through. You can watch a trailer below or see it on the american girl website. Although mckennas story provides many inspiring lessons, the movie isnt overly preachy or maudlin.
Mckenna brooks is training and planning on being a part of the regional competitive gymnastics team but suddenly realizes she. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 starring jade pettyjohn and kerris dorsey on dvd and bluray. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012, rated tvg this film is about american girl mckenna, a young and talented gymnast. Meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this all new, modernday adventure. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 with english subtitles. Mckenna brooks is an aspiring gymnast, level 4 at 9 years old, and destined for the competitive team by the time she turns 10. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 plot summary imdb. An american girl mckenna shoots for the stars home. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 full movie youtube. Trending movie lists thetoptens top 250 movies april 2020 1,609.
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