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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