American Girl McKenna comes to life in this modern-day adventure about a determined gymnast who must focus on her strengths to overcome challenges and find a way to believe in herself again.

McKenna has been such a bright reader up until 4th grade. But she slowly started having problems comprehending what she was reading and it was hard for her to tell her friends that her tutor ,Josie Myers was her reading tutor. Then, her friends wonder if she has a private "Gymnastics" coach. Then an ankle injury sends McKenna's life off track.

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. On top of that, an injury at the gym pushes McKenna to the sidelines, keeping her from practicing for the competitive team. McKenna must overcome her problems to get her life back on track. But will her gymnastics career ever take off?