The Cronus Chronicles #1: The Shadow Thieves, by Anne Ursu (Atheneum, 2006)

As teenagers fall ill around them, it’s up to Charlotte and her English cousin Zee to embark upon a quest to the Underworld, where they’ll battle harpies, resist dark temptations, and confront Hades himself. Can they prevent a horrible rebellion in the land of the dead, and make it home in time for dinner? A quirky, charming story that utilizes Greek myth to great effect, mixing horror, humor, and fantasy adeptly.


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