Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson, #1)

by Rick Riordan

‘We want to go the Underworld,’ she said. Charon’s mouth twitched. ‘Well, that’s refreshing.’ ‘It is?’ she asked. ‘Straightforward and honest. No screaming. No “There must be a mistake, Mr Charon”.’ He looked us over. ‘How did you die, then?’