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Penarejo, nia vardalos, and kerris dorsey mckenna shoots for the stars 2012. She is skilled in gymnastics but struggles with her schoolwork. My girls ages 9, 5, and 1 all loved this movie, too. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 full movie youtube. Mckenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team, but off track in school, where shes suddenly struggling to keep up. The acting was amazing, and thats pretty rare with movies like this. Official site for american girl dolls, clothes, doll furniture, doll accessories, books, and more. A talented young gymnast turns trials into triumphs in the inspiring new feature length movie, an american girl. Mckenna needs to focus on her strengths to overcome her challengesand, with the help of family and friends, find a way to believe in herself again. We hope that you and your girl love your purchase from american girl. Shooting for the stars is a 2012 american familydrama film starring actress jade pettyjohn, ysa penarejo, cathy rigby, nia vardalos, and ian ziering.
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Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 vince marcello on allmovie a. Mckenna brooks, the girl of the year 2012, has a movie named mckenna shoots for the stars released july 3, 2012. Not nearly as good as previous american girl films, because without a historical context to. A talented young girl rises to meet new challenges in her lifein gymnastics, in school, and at home with her family. Based on the american girl dolls, this film follows a young gymnast who must rediscover her selfconfidence. Mckenna shoots for the stars is a 2012 american familydrama film starring actress jade pettyjohn, ysa penarejo, cathy rigby, nia vardalos, and ian ziering. Mckenna shoots for the stars 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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