Published 2012 author mary casanova illustrator brian hailes isbn. 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. 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. The complete series list for mccloud shannon mckenna. She comes from a navy family and her father served in wwii. With jade pettyjohn, kerris dorsey, nia vardalos, ian ziering. Mckenna shoots for the stars is a 2012 american familydrama film starring actress jade pettyjohn, ysa penarejo, cathy rigby, nia vardalos. Simon and schuster, warner, avon and berkley, harlequinsilhouette. 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. Watch the trailer for our 2012 girl of the year movie, mckenna shoots for the stars. An american girl mckenna shoots for the stars home.
Lindsay mckenna is the pseudonym of award winning author, eileen nauman. As mckenna is feeling down, her best friend toulane thomas comes over and tells. Her whole life is about gymnastics at this point, causing her to fall behind in school. Shooting for the stars is a 2012 american familydrama film starring actress jade pettyjohn, ysa penarejo, cathy rigby, nia vardalos, and ian ziering. American girl of the year mckenna play at american girl. Coach isabelle tells mckenna that the move she was doing is too advanced. 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. 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. Books by lindsay mckenna author of wind river wrangler.
If you have anymore questions, feel free to message me or comment. Mckenna by mary casanova meet your next favorite book. Coach isabelle tells mckenna that the move she was doing is way too advanced. The book mckenna by mary casanova is about a young gymnast who is in the fourth grade. Mckenna brooks is practicing her backhand spring on the beam. Meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this modernday adventure. My favourite part of the book was when mckenna and josie were at the waterfall together. 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. When mckenna brooks jade pettyjohn is up on the balance beam, theres nothing she cant do. The film is also the second in the series to feature a girl of the.
Lindsay mckenna is the pen name used by award winning and well known author eileen nauman for writing her romance and suspense novels. It was included with the doll when she was available for purchase. Mckenna shoots for the stars will air on nbc saturday, july 14, 2012 at 87c. Mckenna shoots for the stars dvd, for sale online ebay the beginning starts in shooting star gym. The film is also the second in the series to feature a girl of the year character. This film is based on the mckenna books in the american girl series written by mary casanova. The film is also the second in the series to feature a. 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 youtube meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew, modernday adventure. See more ideas about american girl, american girl mckenna and stars. Meet mckenna brookstm, 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 shes suddenly struggling to keep up.
Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 mckenna shoots for. Dawn lee mckenna has 22 books on goodreads with 77953 ratings. American girl always puts out high quality content and mckenna shoots for the stars is no exception. Shannon mckenna has 29 books on goodreads with 78902 ratings. Mckenna shoots for the stars was released on july 3, 2012. Books by shannon mckenna author of behind closed doors. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 starring jade pettyjohn and kerris dorsey on dvd and bluray. Books by ebony mckenna author of the summer of shambles. Mckenna shoots for the stars with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. 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. Additionally, she was an emt is arizona for many years. Mckenna shoots for the stars helps girls learn to believe not only in their family and friends but also themselves. Minor characters in mckenna s stories mckenna brooks chapter by. Mckenna shoots for the stars released in pal territories as american girl.
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. 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. 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. 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. Mckenna is practicing her backhand spring on the beam. I hope you enjoyed this video i hope you go get yourself a copy too. 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. Published 2012 author mary casanova illustrator brian hailes isbn 1593699948 next in series mckenna, ready to fly. The setup a young gymnast jade pettyjohn struggles with her school grades as she prepares for a regional meet. 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. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Lindsay mckenna has 255 books on goodreads with 92750 ratings. Mckenna loves gymnastics, she is working towards making the competitive team.
I love the imagination that mary casanova puts into the book. 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 available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable. Then after an injury, mckenna needs to learn to believe in herself. 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. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of an american girl. Mckenna shoots for the stars cast, info, trivia famous. 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. Meet mckenna brooks, 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 focus on her strengths to overcome challenges and find a way to believe in herself again.
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