Jul 05, 2012 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 the movie they were thinking of me being backup but. The forgotten coast series by dawn lee mckenna posted july 5, 2016 december 21, 2017 dan padavona allow me to cut to the chase. Mckenna shoots for the stars jade pettyjohn as mckenna brooks. So when her grades suddenly fall, mckenna begins to doubt herself. Mckenna shoots for the stars helps girls learn to believe not. 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. Girls will love meeting mckenna, the 2012 girl of the year.
Watch the clip titled balance for the film an american girl. Mckenna shoots for the stars american girl wiki fandom. My favourite part of the book was when mckenna and josie were at the waterfall together. An american girl mckenna shoots for the stars facebook. It helps to have another place in your head to flee to.
Published 2012 author mary casanova illustrator brian hailes isbn 1593699948 next in series mckenna, ready to fly. Mckenna is the oldest of three children, with younger twin sisters named maisey and mara brooks. Mckenna shoots for the stars dvd girl of the year american girl. Mckenna shoots for the stars was released on july 3, 2012. But just as mckenna begins to shine in school, shes sidelined with a gymnastics injuryand her confidence unravels. Learn to follow your dreams in gymnastics with mckenna. Mary casanova books for young readers mckenna and mckenna. Brooks nia vardalos talks to her daughter about having balance in your life. When mckenna brooks jade pettyjohn is up on the balance beam, theres nothing she cant do. It was included with the doll when she was available for purchase. American girl mckenna doll and book doll of the year out of 5. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
American girl of the year mckenna play at american girl. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 full movie youtube. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Published 2012 author mary casanova illustrator brian hailes isbn. 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 tm is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team but offtrack in. Mckenna shoots for the stars dvd hamilton public library. Im hard at work on heedless now, nate and elisas story. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of an american girl. 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 the movie they were thinking of me being backup but.
Mckenna shoots for the stars dvd central rappahannock. Mckenna has always excelled at school and in gymnastics, but now that shes entering fourth grade, school suddenly feels hard to her. The film did so well and even launched a mckenna doll that is still the highestselling annual doll of the year. Mckenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team, but off track in school, where shes suddenly struggling to keep up. Meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew modernday adventure. Josie encourages mckenna to focus on her strengths and work toward her goals one day at a time. When mckenna brooks jade pettyjohn is up on the balance beam. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up.
The panthers lost princess redclaw security book 1 is now available on amazon. Image result for mckenna american girl doll the book. Mckenna shoots for the stars cast, info, trivia famous. Books by shannon mckenna author of behind closed doors. Apr 03, 20 her first name, mckenna, was announced on the american girl cruise in november. Mckenna has always done well in school and in gymnastics, but when she starts fourth grade, school suddenly feels really hard. She comes from a navy family and her father served in wwii. Jack ferris is a member of an elite paranormal agency hired to find a missing princess and return her to her family in time for a coronation and a wedding.
The doll will have light skin, caramelcolored hair, and blue eyes. She is a tenyearold girl from seattle, washington who is a budding gymnast but suffers from problems with school work. Meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew, modernday adventure. Mckenna shoots for the stars with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. 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. 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 film is also the second in the series to feature a girl of the. Mckenna shoots for the stars released in pal territories as american girl. Girl of the year 2012, book 1 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. This film is based on the mckenna books in the american girl series written by mary casanova.
Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 starring jade pettyjohn and kerris dorsey on dvd and bluray. Then after an injury, mckenna needs to learn to believe in herself. Her first name, mckenna, was announced on the american girl cruise in november. 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. When mckennas teacher suggests she get a reading tutor, shes horrified until she gets to know her tutor, josie, who is. Mckenna and her collection debuted in january 2012, revolving around a gymnastics theme. So look for news on that, and my thanks to all of you who have preordered it already. 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. Shooting for the stars is a 2012 american familydrama film starring actress jade pettyjohn, ysa penarejo, cathy rigby, nia vardalos, and ian ziering. Mckennas best friend toulane also aspires to be an olympic gymnast because her older sister was hurt and lost her opportunity. Additionally, she was an emt is arizona for many years. The story comes to life onscreen as she learns to use her strengths to turn challenges into triumphs. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 kelsie loved this move. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 full movie tamy ruiz.
Mckenna brooks is in the fourth grade but hopes to be an olympic gymnast someday. Mckenna s best friend toulane also aspires to be an olympic gymnast because her older sister was hurt and lost her opportunity. Watch the trailer for our 2012 girl of the year movie, mckenna shoots for the stars. Mckenna shoots for the stars is a 2012 american familydrama film starring actress jade pettyjohn, ysa penarejo, cathy rigby, nia vardalos, and ian ziering. When her teacher suggest she get a tutor, mckenna is horrifieduntil she gets to know her tutor, josie, who is super smart and confident, and who also happens to be in a wheelchair. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 mckenna shoots for. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 this is a great movie for the family and kids, good.
When her teacher suggests a tutor, shes embarrassed and desperate to keep it a secret from her friends. Tenyearold mckenna brooks has always excelled in school and in gymnastics. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Annmarie mckenna has 25 books on goodreads with 369 ratings. Mckennatm is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team but offtrack in. I love the imagination that mary casanova puts into the book. Jade pettyjohn as mckenna brooks in an american girl. Meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast. 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 be in a wheelchair. Mckenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team, but off track in school, where.
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. Early on we found out she was a ten year old gymnast in 4th grade living in seattle, wa. This dvd features mckenna brooks whos on track in gymnastics but off track in school. Brooks believe that mckenna is spending too much time on gymnastics and not enough time on her school books. 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, on bluray and dvd, now. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 this is a great movie for the family and kids, good moral story for all in the familya must see see more. Weve got a sneak peek of both the first book cover and the mckenna 18 doll. Id originally planned to put out hellbent, the third book in the hellbent brotherhood, in june, but i might do it sooner. Mckenna is horrified until she meets her tutor, josie, a superconfident girl who also happens to be in a wheelchair. Library account access and other online library services ebooks, databases, etc.
Meet mckenna brooks tm, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew modernday adventure. She is described as strongwilled and determined, and is determined to be an olympic gold medalist for gymnastics. She has also been a volunteer firefighter, pioneering women as firefighters. Mckenna, ready to fly american girl and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
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