Letters from Peter's Students. The students react to tragic news.

Weeks 40-44, Epilogue. A shocking end to the tale

Weeks 36-39. Peter finally gets a key to his classroom and teaches his students how to root for the home team.

Weeks 32-35. The Central Michigan Chippewas come to visit.

Weeks 28-31. Peter attempts to describe authentic Chinese food and goes traveling with Wang Lu.

Weeks 24-27. The students find out Peter is writing a book. Peter's American friend, Martha, comes to visit and promptly has her backpack stolen.

Weeks 19-23. Peter teaches his students about April Fool's Day, tries to find tomato seeds, and discovers Italian food in China.

Weeks 14-18. Unexpectedly (for his students), Peter returns to Beijing from his US Christmas vacation.

Weeks 10-13. From teaching the Bible in an hour and a half to the 503 Bus.

Weeks 5-6. Peter throws away the textbook and begins to be a real teacher.

Prologue and Weeks 1-4. The Journey Begins