Part One: Chapters 11-16 (pg 30- 52) Summary

In chapters 11 -16 Sissy tries to be a normal young girl who does normal high school things. Although she is not a part of the popular crowd, Sissy excitedly attends Betty Steward's costume party. Unfortunately for Sissy, one of the local boys decides it would be a good idea to dress up as her. He comes to the party with home made thumbs.

The hot lazy Virginia summer does not stop Sissy from hitchhiking. As the sun blazes down on her, Sissy tries to hale a ride. Unfortunately for Sissy, an ambulance passes her. The driver turns her into the local police, and Sissy finds herself arrested. Sissy's crime was very hard to classify. She was lectured and let go, only to be arrested again. From there on out, Sissy learns of her...