I love the imagination that mary casanova puts into the book. Then a bad fall at the gym sidetracks her from her favorite sport. Central time today 710 free standard shipping and processing on the mckenna movie in dvd or bluray. Mckenna shoots for the stars, and nickelodeon movie.
Sep 10, 2012 wow, it took me forever but i finally was able to watch the mckenna shoots for the stars movie. Minor characters in mckenna s stories mckenna brooks chapter by. Mckenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team, but off track in school where she is suddenly struggling to keep up. 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. A couples future is under fire in new york times and usa today bestselling author lindsay mckennas shadow warriors miniseries when her black hawk helicopter is shot down in afghanistan, army medevac pilot sarah benson does what she must to surv. I think you would enjoy this book, dealing with navy seals and female helicopter pilots. Her stories feature hotblooded men and adventurous, soulful women. Although mckenna s story provides many inspiring lessons. I have read military romances before, the story usually takes place in an exotic location and the plot revolves around international conspiracy or drugs or human trafficking. Reviewed in the united states on december 25, 2014. With jade pettyjohn, kerris dorsey, nia vardalos, ian ziering. Mckenna s cast is coming off soon, but she still has to get through tryouts for the shooting star competitive gymnastics team. 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 mckenna s teammates gets jealous of their close friendship.
When her teacher suggests a tutor, shes embarrassed and desperate to keep it a secret from her. Her stories are interesting and i suspect she knows her subject, her research seems to me to be very good. Buy it payment shipping rates returns an american girl. Mckenna is horrified until she meets her tutor, josie, a superconfident girl who also happens to be in a wheelchair. Its writing is effecting and moving because it shows you that it is important to be safe and happy with what you have. Every granddaughter will love mckenna shoots for the stars. See the sun again from american girl mckenna shoots for the stars by jackie tohn from the album see the sun again from american girl mckenna shoots for the stars. Book overview meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this modernday adventure. Mckenna shoots for the stars with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. 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 has always excelled at school and in gymnastics, but now that shes entering fourth grade, school suddenly feels hard to her.
From the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. An american girl dvd fraser valley regional library. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Published 2012 author mary casanova illustrator brian hailes isbn 1593699948 next in series mckenna, ready to fly. Mckenna shoots for the stars fb chat live today at 3. Access free mckenna ready to fly mary casanova mckenna ready to fly mary casanova mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 full movie an american girl. A radical history of plants, drugs, and human evolution. 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. Minor characters in mckennas stories mckenna brooks toulane thomas chapter by chapter summary chapter one. 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. Saige copeland, girl of the year 20, has a movie named saige paints the sky released july 2, 20. 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. When her teacher suggests a tutor, shes embarrassed and desparate to keep it a secret from her friends. Little fires everywhere cast actors and characters in.
Mckenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team, but off track in school, where shes suddenly struggling to keep up. Image result for mckenna american girl doll the book. Meet four different american girls in this fourfilm set meant to raise young girls selfesteem and encourage them to follow their dreams. Meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this modernday adventure.
Mckenna shoots for the stars available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Mckenna shoots for the stars released in pal territories as american girl. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 dvdrip xvid 4playhd 002. Mckenna shoots for the stars available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2 is a 2012 american familydrama film starring actress jade pettyjohn,3 ysa. The film is also the second in the series to feature a girl of the. A talented young gymnast turns trials into triumphs in the inspiring new featurelength movie, an american girl. Meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew, modernday adventure. Being an account of the authors extraordinary adventures in the devils paradise by terence mckenna apr 22, 1994 4. When mckenna has to get a tutor, shes embarrassedand desperate to keep her tutoring a secret. Josie encourages mckenna to focus on her strengths and work toward her goals one day at a time. Mckenna shoots for the stars will air on nbc saturday, july 14, 2012 at.
The soundtrack is limited edition only available digitally for a short time from redeeming a code on the website that you receive from purchasing the dvd movie in stores. Jan 01, 2014 risk taker is my first book by lindsay mckenna and i can assure you it certainly will not be my last. Mckenna shoots for the stars american girl dolls and books were just starting to become really popular when i was a kid. Mckenna shoots for the stars was my first ever experience with the american girl franchise and has made me want to explore the books, dolls, and previous movies. Since its inception, american girl has published books based on the dolls, with novels and other media to tie in with their dolls. Shooting for the stars is a 2012 american familydrama film starring actress jade pettyjohn, ysa penarejo, cathy rigby, nia vardalos, and ian ziering.
I have enjoyed all of lindsay mckenna s series of books on the afghanistan conflict and the people fighting there. The book mckenna written by mary casanova resemkbles a young girl who wants to acheive in gymnastics, but has poor gradses so her parents do not allow her too so her grades will go up and she gets an injury on this journey. Mckenna meaning and origin of the name mckenna nameaning. But just as mckenna begins to shine in school, shes sidelined with a gymnastics injuryand her confidence unravels. Lindsay mckenna is the pen name used by award winning and well known author eileen nauman for writing her romance and suspense novels. She likes to write series that are epic, layered, characterdriven, have a dash of mystery and a lot of depth. 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. We need stories to take our mind off our worries, and moneys tight for a lot of us, so i am making my first and third book in the obsidian files series right.
Then after an injury, mckenna needs to learn to believe in herself. The character of mckenna will be a role model for all girls who are balancing sports, music, and other extracurricular activities with their regular lives and schoolwork. The film is also the second in the series to feature a girl of the year character. The film is also the second in the series to feature a. Mary casanova books for young readers mckenna and mckenna. An american girl mckenna shoots for the stars facebook. Mckenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 mckenna shoots for. Shannon mckenna has 29 books on goodreads with 79034 ratings. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 full movie youtube. American girl dvd king county library system bibliocommons.
My favourite part of the book was when mckenna and josie were at the waterfall together. Ringing in the new year with friends and mary casanova, author of the 2012 girl of. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 720p bluray x264x0r mayans. Mckenna shoots for the stars dvd hamilton public library. Italy has been ravaged by this virus, and fear is all around, but i am grateful to be holed up in my apartment with my family with books to read and books to write. 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 is a new, directtodvd, universal studios home entertainment film. Mckenna shoots for the stars bluray combo pack giveaway by emily buys 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. You can watch a trailer below or see it on the american girl website. I am just going to say that i havent read the books how unlike me. 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. Grace stirs up success, isabelle dances into the spotlight, saige paints the sky, and mckenna shoots for. The books indicate that mckenna is a level 4 gymnast, but the movie would have you believe the girls are already optionals.
Minor characters in mckenna s stories mckenna brooks toul. A fourth grader and her friends deal with bullying from a more popular girl in their class. I love the mckenna american girl doll gymnastics books book because it reached me that doing gymnastics comes with a hard price and a easy price the hard price is that gymnastics comes with injuries and it costs a lot of money and the easy price is that you get to learn new tricks and you get to do it with your best friend i really recommend this book because its a really great book to read. Since 1985 she has lived in silver spring, maryland. American girl mckenna doll and book doll of the year out of 5.
When mckenna s teacher suggests she get a reading tutor, shes horrified until she gets to know her tutor, josie, who is. An american girl dvd central arkansas library system. Reviewed in the united states on january 2, 2015 verified purchase. Mckenna medley by michael grimm from the album leave your hat on. Mckenna shoots for the stars a promising young gymnast finds her highflying goals getting in the way of her studies, and attempts to raise. Elenas friend, and a fellow member of her book club. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 dvdrip xvid 4playhd 002 american girl. Minor characters in mckennas stories mckenna brooks chapter by. Mckenna shoots for the stars dvd central rappahannock.
Published 2012 author mary casanova illustrator brian hailes isbn 1593699956 previous in series mckenna mckenna, ready to fly. The complete series list for mccloud shannon mckenna. Mckenna shoots for the stars is a 2012 american familydrama film starring actress jade pettyjohn, ysa penarejo, cathy rigby, nia vardalos, and ian ziering. I really like this movie because its a story about friendship and working hard to achieve your dreams. 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. The american girl series, by various authors, is a collection of novels set within toy lines fictional universe. Learn to follow your dreams in gymnastics with mckenna brooks. With sammi hanratty, annabeth gish, timothy bottoms, michael learned. Minor characters in mckennas stories mckenna brooks toul. Mckenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team, but off track in school, where. Music from and inspired by the american girl movies, dolls, and books. Wow, it took me forever but i finally was able to watch the mckenna shoots for the stars movie.
Jessica o toole, amy rardin write based on the mckenna stories by. 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. Mckenna shoots for the stars was released on july 3, 2012. Mckenna by mary casanova meet your next favorite book. 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 hope this video gives me a lot of more subscribers. An american girl mckenna shoots for the stars home. Meet rebecca rebecca and the movies lanie lanies real adventures mckenna mckenna ready to fly saige saige paints the sky isabelle designs by isabelle to the stars. Mckenna american girl casanova, mary, hailes, brian on. There are 7 songs that are on the soundtrack to the american girl movie. Mckenna shoots for the stars, starring nia vardalos, ian ziering, cathy rigby, kerris dorsey and jade pettyjohn. Published 2012 author mary casanova illustrator brian hailes isbn.
It was included with the doll when she was available for purchase. She graduated from yale university and has a master of education degree from harvard university. A promising young gymnast finds her highflying goals getting in the way of her studies, and attempts to raise her grades with. American girl of the year mckenna play at american girl. Valerie tripp born 1951 is a childrens book author, best known for her work with the american girl series. Cara natterson explains how she can help growing girls. Mckenna shoots for the stars dvd girl of the year american girl. She grew up in mount kisco, new york with three sisters and a brother. See more ideas about american girl, american girl mckenna and stars. Books by shannon mckenna author of behind closed doors. Mckenna s story continues, with a second book about our 2012 girl of the year. Mckenna shoots for the stars will air on nbc saturday, july 14, 2012 at 87c. Jul 15, 2009 annasophia robb as samantha parkington, a girl about 10 years old living in wealth and privilege mia farrow as grandmary edwards, samanthas grandmother jordan bridges as gard, samanthas uncle. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of an american girl.
This dvd features mckenna brooks whos on track in gymnastics but off track in school. Mckenna shoots for the stars,coming to bluray combo pack, dvd, and digital. When her teacher suggests a tutor, shes embarrassed and desperate to keep it a secret from her friends. Mckenna shoots for the stars meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this modernday adventure. Mckenna shoots for the stars youtube meet mckenna brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this allnew, modernday adventure. Mckenna brooks, the girl of the year 2012, has a movie named mckenna shoots for the stars released july 3, 2012. Lori mckenna by jonathan singleton from the album the getaway.
This film is based on the mckenna books in the american girl series written by mary casanova. But, if nothing else, i have always been aware of the gift of the author s time, thought and. She wants to empower girls and thier perents throughout puberty. The movie, starring jade pettyjohn as mckenna, started filming in july 2011 and aired on nbc july 14, 2012.
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