An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars (2012)

In the competitive world of gymnastics, nine-year-old prodigy McKenna Brooks is soaring high, her sights set on Level 4 and her dreams pointed towards the competitive team. Yet, as she steps into the challenging terrain of the 4th grade, her previously luminescent academic prowess starts to dim. Struggling to comprehend her readings, her grades begin a downward spiral, and the radiant reader within her flickers. Enter Josie, a compassionate 6th grader bound to a wheelchair, yet unbound by limitations. She becomes McKenna's tutor, a secret the young gymnast guards fiercely, fearing judgement from her friends who speculate about her mysterious 'private coach'. Amidst this whirlpool of academic struggles and concealed truths, disaster strikes. An ankle injury at the gym hurls McKenna onto the sidelines, her gymnastic dreams hanging in a precarious balance. An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars is a compelling tale of resilience and determination. It follows McKenna's struggle to navigate the tribulations of her young life, from academic challenges to physical setbacks. Will she regain her footing, both in the classroom and the gym, or will her dreams of gymnastics glory tumble down? This vibrant story underscores the power of perseverance, testing whether McKenna can vault over her problems and stick the landing to get her life back on track.

An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars is a drama movie featuring Kerris Dorsey.

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