None of the stories for the girl of the year dolls come even close to the historical doll series. The american girl doll book series, chrissa, by mary casanova provided inspiration for the film. Chrissas had a good summer, practicing for swim team tryouts. Chrissa stands strong american girl today by mary casanova book cover, description, publication history. The nook book ebook of the chrissa stands strong american girl. Chrissa stands strong american girl today by mary casanova. Then her world is shaken when she and her friends get mean text messages and theres an accident at. At home chrissa girl of the year 2009 american girl.
Felicity, samantha, kitt kittredge and especially molly. This film is based on the mckenna books in the american girl series written by mary casanova. It is based on the chrissa books in the american girl series written by mary casanova. Chrissa is a 10 year old girl who lives with her father, mother, brother tyler who is about a year older than chrissa, and grandmother nana. The pricey american girl dolls were introduced in 1986 and have been adapted for several films in that time including 2008s theatrical release kit kittredge.
Since chrissas book deals with the issue of bullying, american girl added a letter to the end of her book stating that chrissas books exist to help girls stand up to bullies and that american girl receives hundreds of letters from girls all across the country who encounter bullies. Where a young girl learns to stand strong against the bullies at her new school. I am a big fan of the historical american girl movies. Of all the girl of the year movies this one is the best. Can chrissa find a way to stand strong and stop the bullying. Published 2009 author mary casanova illustrator richard jones isbn 1593695675 previous in series chrissa chrissa stands strong is the second book about chrissa maxwell. Chrissa stands strong the cover of chrissa stands strong. It is based on the chrissa books in the american girl series written by mary casanova the screenplay was written by christine coyle johnson and julie prendiville roux. Chrissa s books and dvd focus on peer bullying issues. Chrissa stands strong dvd will be available on january 6, 2009, through american girl channels and nationwide where dvds are sold. The american girl series, by various authors, is a collection of novels set within toy lines fictional universe. Beck to let her switch seats so that she can sit with gwen and sonali, and he grants her request. The books also have letters from girls experiencing bullying and ag responses, as well as discussion questions.
Chrissa stands strong cast, info, trivia famous birthdays. The first girl of the year movie was entitled an american girl. Chrissa stands strong is a quality film about a timely subject that will entertain as well as edify young girls ages 6 and older. Beck comes up with the idea himself after discussing taras bullying with mrs. Jul 10, 2015 thanks for watching this belongs to americangirl. Clarisa stands strong deals with the contemporary issue of bullying. Apr 27, 2012 watch the movie trailer for chrissa stands strong. The books show what it can be like to be the new girl and explore chrissa s friendship troublesand. She and her family have just moved, and she has to start at a new school. The film is also the second in the series to feature a girl of the year character, the first being chrissa stands strong, and is the sixth film in the american girl. They immediately start to harass and bully chrissa and soon her life turns into a cruel nightmare. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Chrissa stands strong directtodvd movie discover more about the firstever american girl girl of the year movie, featuring chrissa maxwell standing up for herself and others.
Dec 02, 2008 a nice complement to the american girl movie, the stories have a bit more detail, particularly around cyberbullying in chrissa stands strong. Most of the movie is about a girl named tara who bullies another girl chrissa and she never stands. Chrissa stands strong american girl and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Chrissa stands strong movie discussion questions stay safe and healthy. A nice complement to the american girl movie, the stories have a bit more detail, particularly around cyberbullying in chrissa stands strong. Chrissa stands strong american girl today casanova, mary, england, tamara, jones, richard on. The movie follows the books closely, but with some adaptations to take advantage of the visual nature of movie storytelling. A young girl is kicked off the boys soccer team as she deals with her looming womanhood. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Then her world is shaken when she and her friends get mean text messages and theres an accident at the pool. Gwen thompson is a companion to the seventh girl of the year, chrissa maxwell.
A script was written and the movie was produced at the same time that author mary casanova was completing the two chrissa books. The 2009 girl of the year bookschrissa and chrissa stands strongintroduce readers to tenyearold chrissa maxwell. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Chrissa s had a good summer, practicing for swim team tryouts. What chrissa learns from her experience is that by speaking up, she can protect herself and make a huge difference at her school. Best of all, chrissa finds some true friends in the process. Published march 1st 2009 by american girl publishing inc first published. American girl is a line of books, movies, dolls, and accessories based on preteen girl characters from various periods of history including the 21st century. The spelling of her name in the book is jadyn, but is changed in the film to jayden. In its first movie not focused on an historical figure, american girl chooses a pertinent 21stcentury topic with american girl. In the book, chrissa is lefthanded, while in the movie, shes righthanded.
Since chrissas book deals with the issue of bullying, american girl added a letter to. Since chrissa s book deals with the issue of bullying, american girl added a letter to the end of her book stating that chrissa s books exist to help girls stand up to bullies and that american girl receives hundreds of letters from girls all across the country who encounter bullies. Girl of the year 2009, book 2 by mary casanova, richard jones at. Chrissa stands strong directtodvd movie discover more about the firstever american girl girl of the year movie, featuring chrissa. Chrissa s whole world unlike previous girls of the year, chrissa. An accompanying directtodvd film entitled chrissa stands strong based on her story premiered january 5 and became available for purchase the next day. This girl tara is the bully leader in a clique of 3 girls. It is about chrissa maxwell who moves to a new school in minnesota from iowa. The books follow various american girls throughout both historical eras and contemporary settings.
Chrissa maxwell is the seventh girl of the year, released by the american girl doll company in 2009. Chrissa 2009 girl of the year play at american girl. An american girl chrissa stands strong movie american youtube. This movie was very disappointing, its called chrissa stands strong but she hardly does any of that. Buy a cheap copy of chrissa stands strong american girl. The first day at school she meets three bullying girls called the mean bees. Nov 17, 2012 this feature is not available right now. Chrissa stands strong is a thoroughly earnest drama that squeezes the protagonist through a painful gamut of preadolescent conflicts, engineered primarily by tara, the bully. Chrissa s story is told by author mary casanova in two fiction books, chrissa and chrissa stands strong. Since its inception, american girl has published books based on the dolls, with novels and other media to tie in with their dolls.
She has moved from iowa to edgewater, minnesota to. Chrissa is a 10 year old girl who lives with her father, mother, brother tyler who is about a year older than chrissa. She was released by the american girl doll company in 2009. American girl girl of the year 2009 chrissa maxwell special site enter the poster contest, plus enjoy book excerpts, message boards, games, quizzes, and more at the the official site. Chrissa stands strong is the 5th film in the american girl series, starring sammi hanratty in the title role. A fourth grader and her friends deal with bullying from a more popular girl in their class. A young girl deals with a popular bully in this film based on the american girl dolls.
Play awesome games, take quizzes, send ecards, read book excerpts, and find more when you play at american girl. Chrissa stands strong video 2009 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Chrissa stands strong chrissa stands strong is the second book about chrissa maxwell. An american girl chrissa stands strong movie american. Chrissa stands strong chrissas story comes to life in this directtodvd movie, which highlights the struggles that chrissa facesand overcomesboth in the classroom and on the swim. Chrissa stands strong 2009 is the 5th film in the american girl series, starring sammi hanratty in the title role. American girl firm chrissa maxwells had a good summer, practicing for swim team tryouts. To request a free american girl catalogue, call 18008450005. Several of the characters from the american girl books have since had their stories adapted into films, the majority of them released as directtodvd or television films, with the exception of kit kittredge. Meet chrissa chrissas books chrissas story is told by author mary casanova in two fiction books, chrissa and chrissa stands strong. I think they are great for kids, especially young girls, but i also enjoy watching them myself. Mar 01, 2009 chrissa american girl today casanova, mary, england, tamara, jones, richard on.
Mar 01, 2009 chrissa stands strong american girl today casanova, mary, england, tamara, jones, richard on. Chrissa stands strong movie american girl wiki fandom. Chrissa stands strong is a thoroughly earnest drama that squeezes the protagonist through a painful gamut of preadolescent conflicts, engineered primarily by tara, the bully in chief played with wicked relish by the very capable adair tishler. Chrissa stands strong american girl and millions of other books are available for.
Gwen thompson is a shy and quiet girl in chrissa s 4th grade class with large brown eyes and blond hair she lets hang over her eyes before it was cut. The three bullies make life hard for her, and when the worst bully becomes chrissa s swim rival, its time to do something. The 2009 girl of the year books chrissa and chrissa stands strong introduce readers to tenyearold chrissa maxwell. Chrissa stands strong chrissa s story comes to life in this directtodvd movie, which highlights the struggles that chrissa facesand overcomesboth in the classroom and on the swim team. On her very first day at a new school, chrissa attempts to make friends but is greeted at first with icy silence from the girls she sits with in cluster four. Chrissa stands strong chrissas story comes to life in this directtodvd movie, which highlights the struggles that chrissa facesand overcomesboth in the classroom and on the swim team. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Contentsshow characters chrissa maxwell gwen thompson sonali matthews nana. The books show what it can be like to be the new girl and explore chrissas friendship troublesand how she learns to deal with the bullying she encounters at school, at swim club, and even on her computer at home.