What happens to McKenna in McKenna shoots for the stars?
At the presentation run, the Shooting Stars Gymnastics Team preform for the parents. When McKenna goes up, she does everything perfectly. She comes to the very end of her practice, and decides to disobey the coach by doing the backhand spring. As a result of her disobedience McKenna falls and breaks her ankle.
How old is McKenna American girl?
ten-year-old
Character. McKenna is a ten-year-old girl in fourth grade who lives on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington.
Who is the McKenna doll based on?
The film is about the life of McKenna Brooks, as she struggles to balance her time at school and in her career as a gymnast….
An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars | |
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Based on | McKenna by Mary Casanova |
Is McKenna Brooks dyslexic?
The most glaring errors are regarding McKenna’s dyslexia (or what’s hinted at as dyslexia), though the film here faithfully follows the book in that regard. I’m mildly dyslexic, my daughter (and many family members) a bit more so.
Does McKenna have dyslexia?
How did my daughter like the American Girl movie?
My daughter is a big fan of all things American Girl and is also a gymnast. When this movie was released I knew she would love it. 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.
Is McKenna a good movie for a young girl?
I am glad because there are many positive messages in this film for young girls. McKenna is an aspiring competitive gymnast who is completely devoted to gymnastics, to the detriment of her studies. Since she is failing her reading comprehension class, her teacher suggests a tutor.
What are the best American Giirl movies?
Of all the American Giirl movies, we like “McKenna Shots For The Stars” the very best. My daughters love the McKenna movie and always found themselves singing one of the songs on the soundtrack, prompting me to look for it on iTunes.
What level is McKenna supposed to be in the movie?
The books indicate that McKenna is a Level 4 gymnast, but the movie would have you believe the girls are already optionals (Level 7 or better) based on the skills they show in the routines. They probably had the more difficult skills for cinematic value, but it’s not accurate.