Chapter 5 Helmet Head Summary

Alice goes shopping at the thrift store to find some clothing for her new look. Alice finds some articles of clothing that are slightly similar to what Frank was wearing and buys them in an attempt to make a fashion statement. Alice goes to the local hairdresser Irma to get a new modern haircut but ends up leaving with a helmet-looking disaster. Alice's mother is so upset with what a horrible job Irma did that she confronts her and the situation is so uncomfortable that Alice leaves and waits in the car. While waiting in the car, Alice's first grade bully Linda and her friend s come to the car and begin to taunt her and poke at her hair through the open window. Alice's mother walks out and sees what these teens are doing her daughter so she...