Is McKenna a real gymnast?

Is McKenna a real gymnast?

She is skilled in gymnastics but struggles with her schoolwork, specifically reading comprehension. McKenna is the oldest of three children, with younger twin sisters named Maisey and Mara Brooks, who are both five. Maisey and Mara both do gymnastics like McKenna does.

How old is McKenna supposed to be?

McKenna Brooks is an aspiring gymnast, Level 4 at 9 years old, and destined for the competitive team by the time she turns 10. But when 4th grade starts, McKenna begins falling behind in school, her grades slip, and she must accept tutoring from 12 year old Josie, a kind 6th grader in a wheelchair.

Was Jade Pettyjohn really a gymnast?

The character of McKenna in McKenna Shoots for the Stars is a gymnast. In order to prepare herself for the role, Jade Pettyjohn was given several weeks of gymnastics training to prep her for the role.

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.

Is Ysa Penarejo a gymnast?

I really miss her. Kelly: Do you really do gymnastics? Ysa: No, I mainly dance.

How old is Ysa Penarejo?

22 years (March 29, 2000)Ysa Penarejo / Age

Was there a stunt double in McKenna?

Last summer, Sydney Alexander vaulted into a starring role as a movie stunt double and trainer. The accomplished 12-year-old gymnast was part of the production of An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars, which was filmed on location in Winnipeg last summer.

Where was McKenna shoots for the stars filmed?

Winnipeg, Manitoba
Production. An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars was filmed in Riverbend Community School, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.