New York, NY: Little & Brown (2014)

Twelve-year-old Mysti Murphy wishes she were a character in a book. If her life were fictional, she would magically know how to deal with the fact that her best friend, Anibal Gomez, has abandoned her in favor of being a “hipster.” She would be able to take care of everyone when her dad has to spend time in the hospital. And she would certainly be able to change her familys secret.
Seventh grade is not turning out the way Mysti had planned. With the help of a hot-air balloon, her new friend Rama Khan, and a bright orange coat, can she find the courage to change?