Based on the american girl dolls, this film follows a young gymnast who must rediscover her selfconfidence. Shooting for the stars is a 2012 american familydrama film. Minor characters in mckenna s stories mckenna brooks chapter by. Doll connections 18 inch doll gymnastics outfit compatible with american girl, adora, kindred hearts, our generation and journey girls doll clothes 4 pieces in all 4. Although mckennas story provides many inspiring lessons. Discover the 2017 girl of the year, gabriela mcbride. Shes a determined girl who uses her strengths to turn challenges into triumphs.
Official site for american girl dolls, clothes, doll furniture, doll accessories, books, and more. Its nice to watch the american girl movies and know that my daughter is not only watching a good wholesome movie, but one with a good lesson as well. 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. Published 2012 author mary casanova illustrator brian hailes isbn 1593699948 next in series mckenna, ready to fly. She is very creative, responsible and hardworking, and is good at improvising solutions to the unique problems that can arise on her farm. 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. She is skilled in gymnastics but struggles with her schoolwork, specifically reading comprehension. Cotton dress with teal and gray contouring stripes, flutter sleeves, square neckline, and dropped waist. In 2003, american girl teamed up with julia roberts red om production company to create the first american girl movie an american girl holiday. Doll connections gymnastics leotard outfit compatible with american girl doll accessories and our generation 18 inch doll clothes 4 pieces in all 4. She has long, caramelcolored hair that can be pulled high for gymnastics practice, or styled up in. Mckenna american girl dolls for sale in stock ebay. American girl of the year mckenna play at american girl.
Gabriela mcbride 2017 girl of the year american girl. 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. The mckenna brooks doll was released in 2012 and was available for only one year before retirement. Mckenna shoots for the stars american girl wiki fandom. It was included with the doll when she was available for purchase. Although mckennas story provides many inspiring lessons, the movie isnt overly preachy or maudlin. Starting in 2001, american girl began producing a girl of the year doll that was exclusive to that year. My daughter loves gymnastics and american girl dolls, so whats not to like about a mckenna movie. She was discontinued at the end of 2018, along with tenney grant, logan everett, and girl of the year 2017 gabriela mcbride.
Mckenna is the oldest of three children, with younger twin sisters named maisey and mara brooks, who are both five. 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. 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. An american girl chrissa stands strong movie american. Apr 30, 2012 watch the trailer for our 2012 girl of the year movie, mckenna shoots for the stars. Outfits mckenna s practice wardrobe mckenna s pajamas mckenna s school outfit mckenna s fancy outfit mckenna s warmup. 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. Play games, take quizzes, send ecards, meet american girl characters, make crafts, create printables, enjoy magazine features, read book excerpts, and find more at.
Minor characters in mckennas stories mckenna brooks chapter. An english girl comes to live with mollys family to escape the bombings. Mckenna is a tenyearold girl in fourth grade who lives on queen anne hill in seattle, washington. She has long, caramelcolored hair that can be pulled high for gymnastics practice, or styled up in twists for a fancy occasion. Shooting for the stars is a 2012 american familydrama film starring actress jade pettyjohn, ysa penarejo, cathy rigby, nia vardalos, and ian ziering.
This dvd features mckenna brooks whos on track in gymnastics but off track in school. Upcoming movies for the home collection and movies in the theatre. American girl mckenna comes to life in this modernday adventure about a determined. The mckenna doll is 18 tall, with brilliant blue eyes that open and close. Mckenna shoots for the stars cast, info, trivia famous. See more ideas about american girl mckenna, american girl and girl dolls. Blaire is a tenyearold girl who lives on the pleasant view farm bedandbreakfast. The american girl movies obviously strive for a pure and sensitive approach, and this movie is no different. My daughter is a big fan of all things american girl and is also a gymnast. If for any reason you dont, well try to find a way to make it right with an exchange, merchandise credit, or. Discover all about her story and world on her special web page filled with games, ecards, book excerpts, and more.
American girl mckenna performs an incredible gymnastics routine in an american girl. A fourth grader and her friends deal with bullying from a more popular girl in their class. Get the best deals on american girl mckenna dolls when you shop the largest online selection at. 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.
With shailene woodley, kevin zegers, david gardner, john schneider. Not at all based at on the real mckenna book or movie. 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. Get the best deal for american girl mckenna doll from the largest online selection at. American girl mckenna american girl doll gymnastics.
This film is based on the mckenna books in the american girl series written by mary casanova. Play games, take quizzes, send ecards, meet american girl characters, make crafts, create printables, enjoy magazine features, read book excerpts, and find more at play at american girl. Shows for kids these days dont always have that lesson learned educational aspect so im really happy to have found something that does. Contentsshow doll mckenna brooks doll mckenna came with a copy of mckenna. American girl doll julies beforever egg chair in her bedroom plus tunic.
Mckenna shoots for the stars released in pal territories as american girl. The story comes to life onscreen as she learns to use her. The story comes to life onscreen as she learns to use her strengths to turn challenges into triumphs. Starting with the debut of the maryellen larkin doll, american girl has since expressed interest in producing webseries based on their characters. When this movie was released i knew she would love it. An american girl on the home front tv movie 2006 imdb.
New listing american girl doll girl of the year 2012 mckennas dog cooper new in box nib. Felicity desperately wishes for that same sureness of heart about the rumors of revolution swirling through williamsburg. Play awesome games, take quizzes, send ecards, read book excerpts, and find more when you play at american girl. See more ideas about american girl, american girl mckenna and girl dolls.
When felicity meets penny, a beautiful copper colored mare, she knows with all her heart that she must free penny from her cruel owner. Blaire wilson is the seventeenth girl of the year released by american girl. American girl movies for little girls american girl. Explore gabrielas inspiring world on her web page where you can play games, send ecards, read book excerpts, and more. Mckenna shoots for the stars dvd girl of the year american girl. Through the magic of our girls movies, girls get to see the characters they love come to life onscreen. We hope that you and your girl love your purchase from american girl. Discover new clothes and dresses for girls and dolls. Jun 08, 2012 american girl mckenna performs an incredible gymnastics routine in an american girl. 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. This is a list of all the items that were available for mckenna brooks. Outfits mckennas practice wardrobe mckennas pajamas mckennas school outfit mckennas fancy outfit mckennas.
Meet tenney grant, a contemporary character and breakout songwriter finding the heart to be herself. I thing girls that are younger than me will surly enjoy this film. Watch the trailer for our 2012 girl of the year movie, mckenna shoots for the stars. As mckenna was a girl of the year, she and her items were only available from january 2012 to december 2012 and then retired. Mckenna girl doll doll american girl dolls for sale ebay. With maya ritter, david aaron baker, tory green, sarah manninen. She loves the arts and uses poetry to help find her voice so she can make a difference in her community. 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. Molly is a girl living in the year 1944 and wwii has brought many changes to mollys life. The movie was released on dvd and bluray on july 3, 2012, exclusively at american girl and walmart. Tenney grant contemporary character play at american girl. Jade pettyjohn, kerris dorsey, nia vardalos, ian ziering. Mckenna brooks is the tenth girl of the year released by american girl.