Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group for the advance copy!

This book is a brief yet engaging biography of Pedro Pascal's life and rise to fame. It would make a great introduction for younger readers or fans just learning about him. The book does a solid job tracing his journey and presents it in a relatable way through the comparison of Superman. It's a fun layer that kids will appreciate.

While more direct insight from Pedro Pascal would have added depth, it's still an enjoyable read for anyone curious about his humble beginnings. The early artwork sketches hint at some fantastic illustration work, which should elevate the finished book even further. This is a thoughtful addition to any classroom or younger reader's shelf.

An inspiration. An Icon. A King. No Notes. Chef’s Kiss. He deserves all the good in the world and will go down as one of the most talented and humble artists in history.

A wonderfully concise story of Pedro Pascal's life and how he made his dreams a reality.
Fans don't get to know everything there is to know about every star that they like, but even as a personal fan of Pedro, I did not know much about him going into reading this book, but I truly enjoyed learning more about him.
As I would imagine, those that would want to read this book will at least have a passing interest in him and if even that is the case, I think that it will be well worth reading.
I learned what he had to go through to be where he is today and even discovered some of the things that he starred in before I knew of him.
He seems to be growing into a bigger star with every passing day and it is very much well deserved and earned.
Just for this NetGalley review, I would like to say I really wish I could have seen the final interior art for this, which I could still get the gist of even from the sketches, but I think when they are fully done, it will bring the whole experience together perfectly.

My middle school kids and I had such a good time reading this book and learning all about Pedro Pascal.
You really can’t go wrong with kids when you consider he has starred in quite a few shows that they love.
This book gives mostly basic information on where he immigrated from. His family and early career. And finally the shows that have made him a household name.

Thanks to NetGalley & Macmillan Children's Publishing Group for the early copy in exchange for an honest review.

A fun read! I like how the author used the Superman 1975 example and paralleled Clark Kent's journey with Pascal's life. It was a pretty creative way to get kids interested. I also really liked the art throughout the book--hope they consider adding real pictures of Pascal and his family in the future though.

The only thing I wish was that Pascal himself was interviewed directly for the book. They pull quotes from various magazines and news throughout the years but it would've been neat to hear his more recent thoughts on his popularity. Still, a solid read and will be a great modern addition to the kids' biography section!

As a big fan of Pedro I knew i had to give this book a read. I must say there is plenty of information included and i did learn quite a bit about him and his interesting history and upbringing. A great book for a younger audience that will surely inspire others!

Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun and informative kids book. It will be great for any Pedro Pascal fan. This was full of fun information and was an interesting read.

Pedro Pascal, the man that you are! This book allows the reader to learn the exciting story of Pedro Pascal while also diving deep into the historic events that led him to where he is now. I enjoyed the breaks throughout the book that filled the reader in on who, where, where, when and why. The history of the dictatorship in Chile and how it impacted Pedro and his family, hooked me immediately. I loved the tie between Clark Kent and Pedro. It added an element of storytelling that felt like a movie, rather than a book. I loved the added story about his younger sister, Lux. This book was a joy to read, even as a seasoned Pedro fan. I felt that I learned more than I already knew.

Hispanic Star Pedro Pascal

By Claudia Romo Edelman
and Karla Arenas Valenti

I enjoyed reading Hispanic Star Pedro Pascal. The biography is fleshed out and educational. It was appropriate for middle school grades and perhaps some precocious younger readers. I loved the explanation of roles, places, projects and people. I’m guessing Bad Bunny’s information wasn’t included because there is a book about him in this series of books.

I could have done without the Superman analogies and quotes.The readers guide in the back is pretty heavy handed with it and compares Pascal’s journey to Joseph Campbell and The Hero with a Thousand Faces. I do appreciate the intention for young Latinx to look up to Pascal and Hispanic Stars in the series.

I was torn about the drawings, wanting them to have slightly more detail and have more of the sketches look like Pascal. I am certainly a fan of Pedro Pascal and the authors’ intention to educate and teach literary structure. I just could have done with more story and less critique. Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan and Roaring Brook Press for an advanced digital read.

Thank you NetGalley and Roaring Brook Press and Macmillan Children's for an early copy in exchange for an honest review!

This was adorable! Even though Pedro doesn't want a movie about his life to be made, I would 1000% watch it! Pedro's life is anything less than incredible. All the trials and tribulations he went through. The family dynamics. Waiting for his big break into Hollywood. It was all incredible. I loved how each chapter started with a quote from Superman, a film he missed out on as a child. It always felt important and relevant to each chapter. I also really enjoyed the further explanation of things that a middle schooler might not understand. I mean, there were things I learned just from reading this book!
The artwork wasn't my cup of tea. Some of the images I wasn't 100% sure what it was suppose to be of and others I thought were great. Overall, I enjoyed this book quite a bit!

While I love Pedro Pascal, and love learning about him, this book just didn’t do it for me. This felt like it was all info taken directly from his Wikipedia page, that anyone could have looked up. I was hoping for something a little more in depth.

NetGalley gave me an ARC of this book to review and at the time I didn’t realize it was a book for middle schooler. With that being said it was cool to learn a lot about Pedro and his life before fame!

"Hispanic Star: Pedro Pascal" by Claudia Romo Edelman and Karla Arenas Valenti is part of the Hispanic Stars series. This biography is perfectly suited for young readers who are fans of “The Mandalorian.” While the book briefly mentions Pascal’s other projects, the focus remains on his journey in a way that’s appropriate for younger audiences. I can already think of several kids in my library who will be eager to check it out!
Thank you to Netgalley and Roaring Brook Press for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I loved reading this! I learned a lot about him and really felt his story being told. I was already a Pedro Pascal fan to begin with but this just solidified my administration for him. I think younger fans with be inspired by desire to not give up even with so many things and people want you to. This was a great,lighthearted,inspiring read.

A fun read for all ages! This book is chock full of facts about the life and journey of Pedro Pascal. The author covers a variety of pop culture and Latin American history as she journey's through Pedro's life, with many "guest stars" along the way. The small pop outs to describe complex ideas or vocabulary are helpful for young readers, though some of the jargon of Hollywood is missing later on as we read about Pedro's most recent rise to fame.

Overall, this is a quality chapter book written in an approachable format. As a parent, I'd happily share it with my child. The idea of the 'Hispanic Star' franchise is also welcome representation in the children's literature space.

This honest review is provided in connection with my receipt of an ARC copy through NetGalley provided by the generous staff of Roaring Brook Press and Macmillan Children's.

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