The Irresistible Henry House by Lisa Grunwald

An entertaining and original novel, about an orphan baby who was "loaned" out to a Home Economics "practice house" back in the 1950s. Henry House (House for practice house and practice baby) is raised in his first year by a succession of students in one-week shifts. He proves to be so irresistible that he is adopted by the teacher. The novel is essentially a coming of age story, and follows Henry's attempts to make sense of his curious upbringing and difficulties with relationships with other people. It's an intriguing premise, inspired by an actual historical practice baby, and a well executed novel.

Link to Amazon: The Irresistible Henry House: A Novel