Nov 29, 2005 this movie is great for little girls to watch, or for any girl who grew up with american girl stories. American girl is an american line of 18inch 46 cm dolls released in 1986 by pleasant company. Although mckennas story provides many inspiring lessons, the movie isnt overly preachy or maudlin. Chrissa 2009 girl of the year play at american girl. I placed the order believing that i was ordering the actual american girl doll mckenna along with her practice wardrobe because that was how the item was described american girl doll mckenna mckenna practice wardrobe. And it was running at a cheaper price than just buying the kit movie. Meet mckenna brookstm, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew modernday adventure. When her teacher suggests a tutor, shes embarrassed and desperate to keep it a secret from her friends.
Mckenna shoots for the stars focuses on mom, played by nia. Go on an adventure with four inspiring american girlsgrace, isabelle, saige and mckennain this heartwarming fourmovie collection. My daughter is a big fan of all things american girl and is also a gymnast. To add items, clicktap add to bag button while shopping. Sep 09, 2015 mckenna shoots for the stars movie trailer mckenna shoots for the stars movie trailer. American girl dvd movie lot chrissa mckenna 2 american girl. Without the historical aspect to create a focus for the film, the feelgood, giggly, allgirls vibe tends toward the. Mckenna american girl kindle edition by casanova, mary, hailes, brian. Then after an injury, mckenna needs to learn to believe in herself. American girl mckenna comes to life in this modernday adventure about a determined. My american girl catalog collection part 2 dollightful dolls. Through the magic of our girls movies, girls get to see the characters they love come to life onscreen. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up.
Mckenna shoots for the stars trailer 2012 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. With jade pettyjohn, kerris dorsey, nia vardalos, ian ziering. Mckenna american girl kindle edition by casanova, mary. American girl movies show their heroines facing struggles, but they always end up getting what they want. She got mckenna, an american girl doll, for christmas. 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. Mckenna s accessories is part of mckenna s collection and, like her, was retired at the end of 2012. 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 2 is a 2012 american family drama film starring actress jade pettyjohn,3 ysa penarejo,4.
American girl movies for little girls american girl. Meet melody, an optimistic girl growing up in the 1960s who wants to lift her voice with others and stand up for whats right. Item comes from a well kept, clean adult household, pet and smoke free. Coach isabelle tells mckenna that the move she was doing is way too advanced. Mckenna shoots for the stars movie trailer video dailymotion. I could be wrong, but i think american girl took a misstep with an american girl. She is skilled in gymnastics but struggles with her schoolwork, specifically reading comprehension. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Sep 10, 2012 wow, it took me forever but i finally was able to watch the mckenna shoots for the stars movie. American girl mckenna comes to life in this modernday adventure about a determined gymnast.
Mckenna is a tenyearold girl in fourth grade who lives on queen anne hill in seattle, washington. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 dvdrip xvid 4playhd 001. We first rented it through amazon on demand and she loved it so much we bought the dvd and recorded it on tv when it aired on abc family. Lea to the rescue dvd, 2016, includes digital copy ultraviolet. Mckenna shoots for the stars by making it contemporary. Mckenna brooks is practicing her backhand spring on the beam. It is a great story in a historical context which helps children understand how our country was born, as well as how girls lived at this time in history. Mckenna shoots for the stars w slipcover bluray buy2get1 at the best online prices at.
Whether theyre saving a family bakery, stepping into the spotlight as a ballerina, raising money for an art program or scoring big in gymnastics and schoolwork, these girls discover that anyone can achieve their dreams with hard work and a positive outlook. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2 is a 2012 american familydrama film starring actress jade pettyjohn,3 ysa penarejo,4. If for any reason you dont, well try to find a way to make it right with an exchange, merchandise credit, or refund within two years of purchase. Play awesome games, take quizzes, send ecards, read book excerpts, and find more when you play at american girl. Contentsshow book doll sized fantastic gymnastics book. Featuring beloved stories from the past and present, each american girl doll movie for girls is a chance to both educate and entertain the whole family. Discover all about her story and world on her special web page filled with games, ecards, book excerpts, and more. Mckenna shoots for the stars focuses on mom, played by nia vardalos. Mckenna shoots for the stars released in pal territories as american girl. Mckenna shoots for the stars is a movie retelling the stories of mckenna brooks. Available on itunes, starz, prime video, hulu meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew, modernday adventure.
Tenney grant contemporary character play at american girl. Mckenna shoots for the stars photos view all photos 2 movie info. 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. I am just going to say that i havent read the books how unlike me. Learn more opens in a new window or tab any international shipping and import charges are paid in part to pitney bowes inc. Jul 6, 2012 we love the new an american girl, mckenna shoots for the stars movie and i was so happy to be able to give away a copy of the movie to a lucky reader, but that giveaway is now over. We hope that you and your girl love your purchase from american girl. Have a quick look at the official american girl website and youll see what i mean. Mckenna shoots for the stars movie trailer youtube.
When i came onto amazon to buy a replacement disc, i saw this one. Discover all about her story and world on her special web page filled with games, e. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading mckenna american girl. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 starring jade pettyjohn and kerris dorsey on dvd and bluray. 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.
American girl mckenna doll of the year 2012 with book 1. American girl of the year mckenna play at american girl. Mckenna brooks is the tenth girl of the year released by american girl. A free screening of the film was held at the tysons corner marriott on july 21, 2012, as part of a promotional package by american girl and marriott. Mckenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team, but off track in school, where shes. My daughter loves gymnastics and american girl dolls, so whats not to like about a mckenna movie. No worries about whether these movies are suitable for young audiences. The world is at war, and she misses her father who is overseas caring for wounded soldiers. A fourth grader and her friends deal with bullying from a more popular girl in their class. Mckenna shoots for the stars trailer american girl.
Mckenna shoots for the stars dvd girl of the year american girl. 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, is set to air on nbc on july, 14, 2012 at 87c check your local listings and will release to. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2 is a 2012 american familydrama film starring actress jade pettyjohn,3 ysa penarejo,4 cathy rigby,5 nia vardalos,6 and ian ziering. Mckenna shoots for the stars movie trailer dailymotion video. Mckenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team, but off track in school, where shes suddenly. Inspired by the popular and 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.
So much so, in fact, that she wore out the kit dvd. The dolls portray eight to twelveyearold girls of a variety of ethnicities, time periods of origin, faiths, and social classes. Another chance to win the mckenna movie american girl. Girl of the year 2012, book 1 kindle edition by casanova, mary, hailes, brian. Then a bad fall at the gym sidetracks her from her favorite sport. Discover new clothes and dresses for girls and dolls.
Journal orange poetry journal with the word journal in purple print. By the time she graduated high school, as valedictorian, she worked on various award winning television series such as united states of tara, starred as mckenna in american girls, was a series regular on the twice emmy nominated television series school of rock and worked alongside nicole kidman. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 full movie youtube. Inspired by the popular and beloved american girl line of dolls and featuring the celebrated 2012 girl of the year, the film stars oscar nominee nia vardalos. American girl dvd movie lot chrissa mckenna 2 american girl doll movies. The film did so well and even launched a mckenna doll that is still the highestselling annual doll of the year. So family friendly it has great morals and lessons for children to watch in a movie. I thought that it was the doll plus one additional outfit. 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. Mckennaa needs to focus on her strengths to overcome her challenges. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 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. Check out the brand new clip from the movie following the storyline of american girl s 2012 girl of the year, mckenna below.
Play melody business is blooming, take quizzes, send ecards, read book excerpts, and find more when you play at american girl. Mckenna shoots for the stars movie trailer mckenna shoots for the stars movie trailer. This dvd features mckenna brooks whos on track in gymnastics but off track in school. Melody ellison 1964 beforever play at american girl.
When this movie was released i knew she would love it. Official site for american girl dolls, clothes, doll furniture, doll accessories, books, and more. 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. An american girl on the homefront has all the joy, excitement and youarethere history of the bestselling books about molly mcintire. She sat out in the vehicle which was not running in 6 degree weather til the end of the movie she enjoyed it that much no amount of coxing would get her to come in til. American girl 11 dvd lot chrissa isabelle grace lea mckenna. Learn more opens in a new window or tab international shipping paid to pitney bowes inc. Dvds condition varies from like new to moderatelyheavily played. 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 2012 mckenna shoots for. Mckenna shoots for the stars subject to expiration. 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. Mckenna shoots for the stars american girl wiki fandom.
Today im going to show you our american girl party complete with the mckenna movie and a few other details, too. An american girl on the home front is the third movie in the american girl film series, but is the first to premiere on the disney channel. She decided to have a mckenna themed 11th birthday party. Mckenna shoots for the stars dvd disc only an american girl. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The books indicate that mckenna is a level 4 gymnast, but the movie would have you believe. This film is based on the mckenna books in the american girl series written by mary casanova. As mckenna is feeling down, her best friend toulane thomas comes over and tells. Oct 05, 2015 here is part 2 of my catalog collection. Inspired by the popular and beloved american girl line of dolls and featuring the celebrated 2012 girl of the year, the film stars oscar nominee nia vardalos, jade. An american girl chrissa stands strong movie american. The actress has managed to balance her acting and school work while exploring her other talents. The first two movies in the series were broadcast on the wb television network, but the series moved since it no longer fit in with its original network following the wbupn merger. A talented young gymnast turns trials into triumphs in the inspiring new featurelength movie, an american girl.
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