Where do the three friends go to escape boys in lighting thief?

In Rick Riordan's *The Lightning Thief*, the three friends - Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase, and Grover Underwood - don't escape boys specifically, but they do go on a quest to find the missing lightning bolt that Zeus accuses Percy of stealing.

During their journey, they encounter a variety of dangers and challenges, including:

* The Underworld: They travel to the Underworld to retrieve a magical item needed for their quest, facing creatures like Cerberus and Charon.

* The Lotus Casino: They are tricked into a casino that slows down time, causing them to lose several days.

* Camp Half-Blood: They seek refuge and help from other demigods at Camp Half-Blood.

* Mount Olympus: They confront the gods on Mount Olympus to clear Percy's name.

While their adventure involves facing numerous dangers, it's not explicitly about escaping boys. Their primary goal is to find the missing bolt and clear Percy's name.